Monument record MYO3611 - Gun emplacements York Racecourse

Summary

Probable gun emplacements of an anti-aircraft battery on York racecourse seen as slight earthworks on 1985 air photographs. This site may be the same anti-aircraft battery recorded nearby as HOB UID 1473690.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 5932 5000 (66m by 60m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire
Civil Parish York, City of York, North Yorkshire

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

The earthworks of an anti-aircraft battery on the York racecourse were seen on air photographs. The earthworks probably represent gun emplacements and were still visible as slight earthworks on 1985 photography. (1)

NMR Information:

No additional description provided.
1 Oblique aerial photograph reference number CRA AJC LIII/3 28-AUG-1985


English Heritage, 2011, Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data (Unpublished document). SYO1458.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2011. Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Aug 5 2019 3:13PM

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