NHER 54280 (Monument record) - Possible World War Two barrage balloon site

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Summary

The site of a possible World War Two barrage balloon is visible on aerial photographs at this approximately location in 1944, although is not visible on other available aerial photographs and therefore the location of somewhat uncertain. However there are signs of activity at this location and these may relate to dismantled barrage balloon site and a balloon site (Site 15) is also recorded in this general area by Banger 2003.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TG20NW
Civil Parish	NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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July 2010. Norfolk NMP.
The site of a possible World War Two barrage balloon is visible on aerial photographs at this approximately location in 1944 (S1-S2), although is not visible on other available aerial photographs and therefore the location of somewhat uncertain. However there are signs of activity at this location and these may relate to dismantled barrage balloon site and a balloon site (Site 15) is also recorded in this general area by Banger 2003 (S3).
S. Horlock (NMP), 01 July 2010.

Associated Sources (3)

<S1> SNF74559 Vertical Aerial Photograph: USAAF. 1944. US/7PH/GP/LOC258 5011-2 28-MAR-1944 (NMR).
<S2> SNF74069 Vertical Aerial Photograph: USAAF. 1944. US/7GR/LOC348 3193 27-MAY-1944 (NMR).
<S3> SNF72656 Monograph: Banger, J.. 2003. Norwich at War..

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

BARRAGE BALLOON SITE (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

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Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Jul 1 2010 12:18PM