Second World War parachute stores at Rivenhall Airfield (EHER 80115)
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Summary
The watching brief uncovered the brick remains of a structure designated Building 6. According to the airfield plan, the structure housed the 'Parachute Stores'. The building conforms to design 11137/41 and approximately 15m of the structure remained.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8239 2036 (21m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIVENHALL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2017. Watching brief.
The watching brief uncovered the brick remains of a structure designated Building 6. According to the airfield plan, the structure housed the 'Parachute Stores'. The building conforms to design 11137/41 and approximately 15m of the structure remained.
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Sources
- <1> SEX75221 Unpublished document: Ennis, T.. 2017. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording: Integrated Waste Management Facility, Rivenhall Airfield, Essex.