Monument record MYO3558 - Searchlight Battery Bustardthorpe

Summary

World War II searchlight battery lies on the west bank of the river Ouse. The searchlight battery and associated buildings and stuctures are visible on air photographs taken in 1942. Photographs taken in 1986 show the site has been levelled.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 6006 4938 (145m by 200m)
Map sheet SE64NW
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire
Civil Parish York, City of York, North Yorkshire

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Full Description

NMR Information:

World War II searchlight battery lies on the west bank of the river Ouse, centred at SE 6007 4937. The searchlight battery and associated buildings and stuctures are visible on air photographs taken in 1942. Photographs taken in 1986 show the site has been levelled.
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1 Vertical aerial photograph reference number RAF HLA/550 557 27-MAY-1942

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Record last edited

Aug 5 2019 1:54PM

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