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HER Number:MDV67737
Name:Winkleigh Airfield Fire Tender Shelter

Summary

Fire tender shelter. In good condition.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 624 090
Map Sheet:SS60NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWinkleigh
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWINKLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS60NW/20/32

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FIRE ENGINE HOUSE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

The building shown does not appear to be of Nissen type.


ACE Archaeology Club, 1999, Winkleigh Airfield Survey (Un-published). SDV20447.

Fire tender shelter. AM plan shows it of Nissen construction, but the existing building is of temporary brick. In good condition. The roof and north-west door have been replaced. All other doors and windows blocked up. Used as a store. Other details: No. 25.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV20447Un-published: ACE Archaeology Club. 1999. Winkleigh Airfield Survey. Digital.
SDV342938Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital).

Associated Monuments

MDV46535Part of: Winkleigh Airfield (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7124 - Survey of Winkleigh Airfield (Ref: 1999)

Date Last Edited:Apr 26 2010 1:35PM