NHER 24572 (Monument record) - Site of civil airfield and World War Two Army Camp
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Thetford's small civil airport was situated to the north of the town, between the Croxton and Mundford Roads. Its first known use was in 1932. In 1939 it was taken over as part of an army camp.
Information from (S1).
E. Rose (NAU), 10 June 1988.
February 2011. Norfolk NMP.
The existence of the airfield and the army camp mentioned above could not be confirmed at this location from the available aerial photographs, rather an extensive army camp was recorded approximately 375m to the south (NHER 54525).
E. Bales (NMP), 22 Feb 2011.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF7291 Publication: Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. 1988. Airfields of Norfolk and Suffolk part 1 revised. pp 44-45.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
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Record last edited
Feb 22 2011 4:47PM