Information for record number MWA9077:
Aircraft hangar, near New Farm, Kineton

Summary An aircraft hangar built in the 1930s and made by Boulton & Paul Ltd of Norwich. It has a steel frame with brick interior walls. There are two bays and four sliding doors. It is situated 1km north east of Kineton.
What Is It?  
Type: Aircraft Hangar
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Kineton
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 34 51
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 An aircraft hangar surviving near New Farm, Kineton, in use in during the 1930s. Structurally sound, the hangar has a steel frame with 2 bays giving a floor area of 40ft. It has four sliding doors and a small side door for access by personnel. A nameplate on the door identifies the manufacturer as 'Boulton & Paul Ltd of Norwich'. The interior has brick walls and a concrete floor, an enclosed dormer and is wired for light and power - much of this appears to be post 1930s in date.
2 Still extant in 2013.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: A Small Aircraft Hangar near New Farm, Kineton
Author/originator: Brace, John
Date: 2001
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Verbal communication
Title: Pers. Comm.
Author/originator: B Gethin
Date: 2013 onwards
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Images:  
A Second World War aircraft hangar near New Farm, Kineton
Copyright: J Brace
Date: 2001
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Glossary

 
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Description  
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument AIRCRAFT HANGAR * A structure used for the housing and servicing of aircraft. back
monument HANGAR * A large shed for the housing of aircraft, etc. back
monument FARM * A tract of land, often including a farmhouse and ancillary buildings, used for the purpose of cultivation and the rearing of livestock, etc. Use more specific type where known. back
monument WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back

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