Monument record MYO4529 - Military camp

Summary

A military camp was seen on the York racecourse on 1942 photography. It comprised a series of camouflaged huts. No evidence of the camp was seen on later photography and it is assumed that the buildings were demolished after the war.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 5951 4971 (83m by 307m)
Map sheet SE54NE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire
Civil Parish York, City of York, North Yorkshire

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

NMR Information:

A military camp was seen on the York racecourse on 1942 photography. It comprised a series of camouflaged huts. No evidence of the camp was seen on later photography and it is assumed that the buildings were demolished after the war. (1)

1 Vertical aerial photograph reference number RAF HLA/550 557 27-MAY-1942

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 5 2019 2:46PM

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