Site of Second World War accommodation huts, Dispersed Site No. 2, Debden Airfield, north of Thaxted Road (EHER 21529)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Dispersed Site No. 2 lay on the north side of Thaxted Road. A 1946 plan lists ten buildings. It was clearly accommodation for the RAF Regiment as five of them are listed as such, plus ablutions, latrines, etc.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5708 3515 (135m by 311m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Dispersed Site No. 2 lay on the north side of Thaxted Road. A 1946 plan lists ten buildings. It was clearly accommodation for the RAF Regiment as five of them are listed as such, plus ablutions, latrines, etc. A March 1943 aerial photograph shows the site clearly with the huts grouped to the east of a small wood. The site is now agricultural land. <1> <2>