Site of First World War recreation hut, Stow Maries Aerodrome, Cold Norton (EHER 81746)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a recreation hut, shown on the 1922 Ordnance Survey map as a large, roughly square block. It was built up to the eaves but demolished in December 1918.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8188 0004 (21m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLD NORTON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. RCHME field survey.
There are no standing remains of this building. The 1922 Ordnance Survey map shows it as a large, roughly square block. However, parch marks suggest that it consisted of three distinct ranges. It is interpreted as possibly having been a recreation hut. <1> <2>
Notes from A. Doyle amended to the end of <1> describe that the building was a recreation hut 'built up to eaves level (including windows) but demolished down to ground level at 15 December 1918, the projected completion date for the station. As all the site drainage remains in situ it may be the sunken routes of this that you record as parch marks.' <1>