Monument record 15634/2 - Second World War Barrage Balloon Site North-east of Moss Side Farm

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Summary

A Second World War barrage balloon site and associated military buildings visible on aerial photographs dating from 1945. At least one building appears to survive within the former site.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Archaeological Research Services Ltd, 2007-9, North West Rapid Coastal Zone National Mapping Programme Assessment Survey, 1462521 (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 5623 8513. None appear to be extant on the latest 1991 Ordnance Survey vertical photography (see 3).

<2> Royal Air Force, 1944-1947, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review, RAF 106G/UK/622 4019 10/08/1945 (Aerial Photograph). SCH8041.

<3> Ordnance Survey, Various, Ordnance Survey Aerial Photographs, 1991 (Aerial Photograph). SCH8310.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital Archive: Archaeological Research Services Ltd. 2007-9. North West Rapid Coastal Zone National Mapping Programme Assessment Survey. 1462521.
  • <2>XY Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1944-1947. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. RAF 106G/UK/622 4019 10/08/1945. [Mapped features: #54619 RAF 106G/UK/622 4019 10/08/1945; #54620 RAF 106G/UK/622 4019 10/08/1945]
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. Various. Ordnance Survey Aerial Photographs. N/A. N/A. 1991.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 569 856 (101m by 118m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ58NE
Civil Parish PENKETH, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County MOORE, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 22 2022 12:58PM