Site of probable Second World War airmen's quarters hut, Bradwell Bay Airfield Dispersed Site No. 1 (RAF), East End Road (EHER 81618)
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Summary
Now destroyed. On the South side of the airmen's ablutions and latrine building (EHER 81618), there is a concrete base, probably that of one of the airmen’s quarters huts which can be seen on a plan and aerial photograph from 1945.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0049 0702 (point) Location derived from information in description. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
December 2008. World War Two Defences in Maldon survey: site visit and desktop research.
On the South side of the airmen's ablutions and latrine building (EHER 81618), there is a concrete base, probably that of one of the airmen’s quarters huts which can be seen on a plan and aerial photograph from 1945. It is very likely that more bases still exist beneath the thicket. <1> <2> <3>
Four photos. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX68586 Map: Air Ministry. 1945. Bradwell-on-Sea, Record Site Plan of Airfield and Dispersed Sites. 4:1945.
- <2> SEX68587 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. 106G-UK 717-4153.
- <3> SEX70631 Report: Nash, F.. 2010. Survey of World War Two Defences in the District of Maldon: Volume Two.
- <4> SEX68588 Photograph: Nash, F.. 2008. Four Frames.