Monument record 7797 - World War II Barrage Balloon Site Daresbury Expressway
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Summary
A Second World War barrage balloon site and associated military buildings are visible as structures on air photographs. No surface features are visible on the latest 1992 Ordnance Survey vertical photography.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Archaeological Research Services Ltd, 2007-9, North West Rapid Coastal Zone National Mapping Programme Assessment Survey, Knight, D 22/01/2008 (Digital Archive). SCH8040.
A Second World War barrage balloon site and associated military buildings are visible as structures on air photographs (see 2), centred at SJ 5611 8367. No surface features are visible on the latest 1992 Ordnance Survey vertical photography.
<2> Royal Air Force, 1944-1947, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review, RAF 106G/UK/622 305 10/08/1945 (Aerial Photograph). SCH8041.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH8040 Digital Archive: Archaeological Research Services Ltd. 2007-9. North West Rapid Coastal Zone National Mapping Programme Assessment Survey. Knight, D 22/01/2008.
- <2> SCH8041 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1944-1947. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. RAF 106G/UK/622 305 10/08/1945.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 561 836 (97m by 73m) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NORTON, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SANDYMOOR, HALTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 8 2023 4:17PM