Second World War gas defence centre at Rivenhall Airfield (EHER 80120)
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Summary
The watching brief uncovered the remains of two separate brick structures assigned Buildings 12 and 13. According to the airfield plan, the buildings of similar size made up the 'Gas Defence Centre' and were arranged around the emergency water supply. Both buildings were Nissen huts of design 12408/41 and approximately 11m long.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8234 2038 (21m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIVENHALL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
February 2017. Watching brief.
The watching brief uncovered the remains of two separate brick structures assigned Buildings 12 and 13. According to the airfield plan, the buildings of similar size made up the 'Gas Defence Centre' and were arranged around the emergency water supply. Both buildings were Nissen huts of design 12408/41 and approximately 11m long.
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Sources
- <1> SEX75221 Unpublished document: Ennis, T.. 2017. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording: Integrated Waste Management Facility, Rivenhall Airfield, Essex.