Information for record number MWA12079:
Airfield defence structures at Baginton Airfield

Summary Airfield defence structures can be seen on aerial Photographs at Baginton Airfield
What Is It?  
Type: Airfield Defence Site
Period: Modern (1914 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Baginton
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 36 73
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Level of Protection Local
Description

  
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1 Airfield defence structures seen on aerial Photographs at Baginton Airfield mapped as part of the English Heritage (EH) National Mapping Project (NMP). The structures are located in the south east conrner of the Airfield where a dispersal area for heavy bombers has been constructed. There are three concrete lined pits laid out in an L shape and a fourth structure that is constructed from concrete and is partially burried beneath a substantial earth mound. The function of these structures is uncertain.
 
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 AIRFIELD DEFENCE SITE * A site or building associated with active or passive defence of the landing ground and buildings of an airfield. back
monument DISPERSAL * An area of hardstanding for parking aircraft, in a state of readiness, usually around the perimeter of an airfield. back
monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. back
monument DEFENCE * This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms. 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 MOUND * A natural or artificial elevation of earth or stones, such as the earth heaped upon a grave. Use more specific type where known. back

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