Information for record number MWA12074:
World War 2 defence works Baginton

Summary A defence position is apparent on aerial photographs to the east of Baginton Air Field.
What Is It?  
Type: Air Raid Shelter, Gun Emplacement, Trench
Period: Modern (1914 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Baginton
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 36 74
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Level of Protection Local
Description

  
Source Number  

1 A defence position, apparent on aerial photographs to the east of Baginton Air Field, was mapped as part of the English Heritage (EH) National Mapping Project (NMP). Three zigzag trench lines overlook the Avon valley. At the southern most end of these works there appears to be a concrete structure that is either an air raid shelter or a firing position. To the rear (west) of the trenches there is circular pit which is possibly a gun position.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Aerial Photograph
Title: RAF 106G UK 636 Frame 4410
Author/originator: RAF
Date: 10 Aug 1945
Page Number: Frame 4410
Volume/Sheet: RAF 106G UK 636
   
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technique Aerial Photograph Aerial photographs are taken during an aerial survey, which involves looking at the ground from above. It is usually easier to see cropmarks and earthworks when they are viewed from above. Aerial photographs help archaeologists to record what they see and to identify new sites. There are two kinds of aerial photographs; oblique and vertical. back
period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. back
monument FIELD * An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. back
monument DEFENCE * This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back
monument GUN EMPLACEMENT * A fortified site in which a gun, mortar or cannon is positioned. back
monument AIR RAID SHELTER * A fortified structure used to protect civilians and military personnel from enemy bombing. back
monument STRUCTURE * A construction of unknown function, either extant or implied by archaeological evidence. If known, use more specific type. back
monument WORKS * Usually a complex of buildings for the processing of raw materials. Use specific type where known. back

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