Information for record number MWA12075:
World War 2 (WW2) encampment. Baginton Parish

Summary To the east of the WW2 airfield and aeroplane factory a group of huts are visible on aerial photographs.
What Is It?  
Type: Gun Emplacement, Accommodation Hut, Emergency Water Supply
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 To the east of the WW2 airfield and aeroplane factory a group of huts visible on aerial photographs were mapped as part of the English Heritage (EH) National Mapping Project (NMP) The function of the huts is uncertain They are spaced at about 20m intervals in a random pattern and are serviced by foot paths only. A concrete structure with earth banking around it is situated in the centre of this group and may be a gun emplacement or an emergency water supply.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Aerial Photograph
Title: RAF 3G TUD UK 9 Frame 5311
Author/originator: RAF
Date: 20 Dec 1945
Page Number: Frame 5311
Volume/Sheet: RAF 3G TUD UK 9
   
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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 ACCOMMODATION HUT * A hut used for the accommodation of members of the armed forces. back
monument PATH * A way made for pedestrians, especially one merely made by walking (often not specially constructed). back
monument EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY * A reservoir or tank used to hold a supply of water for fire-fighting purposes in the event of the main supply being damaged or cut off. back
monument HUT * A building of basic construction, usually smaller in size than a house and constructed from a variety of materials such as mud, turf, branches, wood, brick, concrete or metal. Use more specific type where known. back
monument GUN EMPLACEMENT * A fortified site in which a gun, mortar or cannon is positioned. back
monument STRUCTURE * A construction of unknown function, either extant or implied by archaeological evidence. If known, use more specific type. back
monument AIRFIELD * An area or site used for the landing and take-off of aircraft, often including associated buildings, equipment and other installations. back
monument FACTORY * A building or complex, housing powered machinery and employing a large workforce for manufacturing purposes. Use specific monument type where known. back

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