NHER 15022 (Monument record) - World War One airfield

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Summary

This is the site of a World War One airfield, used for night landings.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG40SE
Civil Parish BURGH CASTLE, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

Map

World War One airfield on Claypit Close and 14 Acres.
Naval night landing ground from 1915 (perhaps as early as 1912) to 1919.
Satellite of South Denes for anti zeppelin patrols.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NAU), 14 June 1979.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> *Verbal Communication: Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum.

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Record last edited

Nov 6 2015 2:43PM

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