Monument record TR 36 NW 1270 - Hangar, RAF Manston

Summary

A hangar of Second World War date was visible as a structure in RAF/541/484 RS 4015 07-APR-1950.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3181 6658 (73m by 83m)
Map sheet TR36NW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

?Hangar shown occupying same position in 1946 aerial photo. Present structure not checked. May have been entirely rebuilt after 1993. This loop was used for dispersal in 1960 vertical photo. (1)

A hangar of Second World War date was visible as a structure in RAF/541/484 RS 4015 07-APR-1950. It was described as 'Hangar No 4' on a mid-20th century plan of RAF Manston (RAF Museum, Hendon, reference X004/2380). It was recorded as a demolished structure on Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021. This feature was mapped as part of the Historic England Isle of Thanet project in 2024. (2-3)


<2> Historic England Archive, 1941-1960, Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs, RAF/541/484 RS 4015 07-APR-1950 (Archive). SKE57101.

<3> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021 (Archive). SKE57110.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <2> Archive: Historic England Archive. 1941-1960. Historic England Archive RAF vertical aerial photographs. RAF/541/484 RS 4015 07-APR-1950.
  • <3> Archive: Next Perspectives. 2003-2021. Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)

Record last edited

Dec 11 2024 5:16PM