Monument record 4224 - Bombing Decoy Site at Tatton Park
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Summary
WW2 Bombing decoy. Bombing decoys were often made of electrical lights and fires of various sizes that were designed to try and deceive enemy aircraft into thinking that they were above a major target such as an industrial city. They therefore acted as passive defence for vulnerable areas
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SF (special fire or 'Starfish') bombing decoy for Manchester civilian area (1).
<1> C Dobinson, 2000, Fields of Deception - Britain's Bombing Decoys of World War II (Book). SCH4465.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2001, 20th Century Defences in Britain : An Introductory Guide (Book). SCH4453.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 765 823 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ78SE |
| Civil Parish | TATTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TATTON, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 5:05PM