Second World War main workshops at Rivenhall Airfield (EHER 80114)
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Summary
The watching brief uncovered the remains of two parallel structures assigned Buildings 4 and 5. According to the airfield plan, these were Romney huts that housed the 'Main Workshops'. Originally the workshops were about 30m in length.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8241 2039 (45m by 34m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIVENHALL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2017. Watching brief.
The watching brief uncovered the remains of two parallel structures assigned Buildings 4 and 5. According to the airfield plan, these were Romney huts that housed the 'Main Workshops'. Originally the workshops were about 30m 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 SEX75221 Unpublished document: Ennis, T.. 2017.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.