Monument record 4377 - Possible Barrage Balloon Moorings at Tatton Park
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
According to (1) barrage balloons were used at Tatton park to train soldiers how to parachute. On the 1940's Aerial photos three large circular features are visible in the park, and are possibly the moorings for the balloons. They roughly match the description given in (3).
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1995, Wartime Cheshire 1939-1945 (Book). SCH4444.
<2> Various, Aerial photographs, 1940s RAF (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
<3> CBA, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital Archive). SCH4380.
<4> Addison,C. and Conlon,R., 2002-2003, Rapid Survey Fieldwork Notes. Rapid Field Survey, / T34/433 (Unpublished Document). SCH4982.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH4444 Book: Cheshire County Council. 1995. Wartime Cheshire 1939-1945.
- <2> SCH128 Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. 1940s RAF.
- <3> SCH4380 Digital Archive: CBA. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
- <4> SCH4982 Unpublished Document: Addison,C. and Conlon,R.. 2002-2003. Rapid Survey Fieldwork Notes. Rapid Field Survey. / T34/433.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 750 821 (158m by 161m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ78SE |
| Civil Parish | TATTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TATTON, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 14 2021 9:52AM