Second World War Pickett Hamilton Fort at RAF Stapleford Tawney Airfield (EHER 83127)
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Summary
A World War Two Pickett Hamilton Fort at Stapleford Airfield. his example has been turned upside down; the access steps and pump were however still in situ in 1997.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 4926 9680 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WEALD BASSETT, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer.
A World War Two Pickett Hamilton Fort at the former RAF Stapleford Tawney airfield, Stapleford Abbots, Essex, TQ 489 967. This example has been turned upside down; the access steps and pump were however still in situ in 1997. Its general condition, noted on a field visit made in conjunction with Defence of Britain Project in that year, was said to be good. The installation is thought to have been constructed betweeen 1940 and 1941.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1430130
- National Monuments Record: TQ 49 NE 45