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HER Number:MDV67859
Name:Decorative Mosaic, Winkleigh Airfield WAAF Accommodation Site

Summary

Circular plaque of broken crockery set into cement. May represent a squadron badge or station crest.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 632 092
Map Sheet:SS60NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWinkleigh
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWINKLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS60NW/21/11

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MOSAIC (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Circular feature of approximately 1.5 metres diameter visible. Map object based on this Source.


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

Circular plaque of broken crockery set into cement. Some parts had been painted, but most of this has worn away. Other details: Site 145; Photo. Map object based on this Source.


Dick, A. M., 2010, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV344527.

ACE Archaeology photo shows a feature with diameter of approximately 1.5 metres, in the form of two concentric rings around a circle. Possibly a representation of the Royal Air Force roundel. The feature abuts a further area of mosaic, most of which is not shown on the photo.
This feature may represent a squadron badge or station crest.

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).
SDV344527Personal Comment: Dick, A. M.. 2010.

Associated Monuments

MDV46536Part of: WAAF Accommodation Site, Winkleigh Airfield (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 16 2010 3:10PM