Monument record 15964 - Site of WWII Army camp at Doddington Hall

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Summary

Second World War Army camp visible on Aerial Photographs and post war Ordnance Survey maps.

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Full Description

<1> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

Aerial photographs show an area of rectangular huts and roads laid out in the Eastern side of the parkland at Doddington Hall.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1948-1977, National Grid Imperial First Editions (Epoch i5) 6 inch to 1 mile (Maps and Plans). SCH9391.

Post war Ordnance survey maps show the layout of the army camp, An extensive area of rectangular buildings and roads

<3> Nicholson S, 1995, Doddington Hall Gardens: a brief historical outline, p.5 (Unpublished Document). SCH1058.

Reference to the 20th century use of the estate including the construction of a temporary camp for Polish refugees.

<4> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

Army Camp buildings and structures no longer present though some roads remain

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
  • <2>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1948-1977. National Grid Imperial First Editions (Epoch i5) 6 inch to 1 mile. 6 in to 1 mile (1:10,560). [Mapped features: #60952 ; #60953 ]
  • <3> Unpublished Document: Nicholson S. 1995. Doddington Hall Gardens: a brief historical outline. p.5.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 7079 4695 (466m by 861m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ74NW
Civil Parish DODDINGTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Civil Parish HUNSTERSON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County DODDINGTON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE
Historic Township/Parish/County HUNSTERSON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jun 7 2024 2:50PM