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Summary

A World War II bombing decoy (site of), Cadney Carrs. A decoy for Hibaldstow airfield.

Monument Types

• BOMBING DECOY (PM:C20, Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Protected Status - None

Associated Finds - None

Associated Events - None

Full description

Cadney and Thornton le Moor were decoy airfields for the night fighter station at Hibaldstow. [1]

A Second World War 'Q-type' bombing decoy located at Cadney. Designated Q90A, it was constructed to deflect enemy bombing from RAF Kirton in Lindsey airfield. It is referenced as being in use between 1st August 1941 to 12th May 1942. By 1973 the site had become a reservoir - no features of the decoy survive. A control building was originally located at TA 012 047. [2]

Note that the NMR record (Reference 2, above) states that Cadney was a decoy for Kirton in Lindsey, but Hibaldstow airfield was closer. [3]

Wartime Air Ministry 'Defence Measures' maps show the general location of this decoy. [4, 5]

<1> Gardener, R.D., 2007, Archaeological Desk-based Assesment:Area of potential stone extraction, Slate House Farm, Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire, 5 (DESK BASED ASSESSMENT REPORT). SLS3473.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, Ordnance Survey/NAR/NMR/NRHE Records, TA00NW 54 (COLLECTION / PARENT). SLS1263.

<3> M Hemblade, 2010, Untitled Source (PERSONAL OBSERVATION). SLS4009.

<4> Air Ministry, c.1942, Defence Measures Map (MAP - DISTRIBUTION). SLS6925.

<5> Air Ministry, c.1942, Copy of Defence Measures Map (MAP - DISTRIBUTION). SLS6926.

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