Monument record 0196500000 - S OF GUBBINSHOLE FARM

Summary

Site of former Second World War practice bombing range.

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  • None recorded

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Type and Period (1)

  • BOMBING RANGE (Modern - 1944 AD? to 1945 AD)

Description

MAP IN BRO SHOWS AREA TO BE USED FOR WORLD WAR 2 PRACTICE BOMBING RANGE. POSITION OF TARGET IS SP 6596 2102. (EXTENT OF AREA PLOTTED ONTO CAS 1:10560 RECORD MAP)(B1).
Possibly associated with the decoy shelter [CASS 09419] at Gallows Bridge?

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  • <1>SBC11928 Map: PIKE A R (BCM) FROM LETTER & MAP TO MR G JUDGE, 16 MARCH 1944 (DEPOSITED IN BRO).

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 6595 2101 (1504m by 1635m)
Civil Parish MARSH GIBBON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire
Civil Parish EDGCOTT, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire
Civil Parish GRENDON UNDERWOOD, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jul 13 2022 9:49AM

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