Second World War gas clothing and respirator store at Rivenhall Airfield (EHER 80110)
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Summary
The watching brief uncovered an L-shaped brick footing that was assigned Building 1. According to the airfield plan this was a temporary brick construction and housed the 'Gas Clothing and Respirator Store'. Originally the store was about 25m in length.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8250 2040 (11m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIVENHALL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2017. Watching brief.
The watching brief uncovered an L-shaped brick footing that was assigned Building 1. According to the airfield plan this was a temporary brick construction and housed the 'Gas Clothing and Respirator Store'. Originally the store was about 25m in length.
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Sources
- <1> SEX75221 Unpublished document: Ennis, T.. 2017. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording: Integrated Waste Management Facility, Rivenhall Airfield, Essex.