SMR Number | SU14SW542 |
Site Name | |
Grid Ref | SU115418 |
Parish | |
Photographs | Images for Amesbury (if available) |
District | Salisbury |
Site Type | Military feature |
Period | Recent |
X Y Grid Ref | 411500, 141800 |
Altitude | 106.68 metres |
Geology | Upper Chalk |
Description | |
A first World War aerodrome. | |
Details | |
A First World War aerodrome constructed in 1917. The main Techical site was located on the north side of the A303, and the domestic site was on the south side of the road and provided messing accomodation for officers and ratings. The grass land ground was between the Technical site and the A344 road to Shrewton. The Technical site was equiped with 6 coupled GS Aeroplane Sheds, Aeroplane Repair Shed and MT Sheds, workshops and numerous stores, huts and offices. The Domestic Site consisted of an Officers' Mess and Quarters, Sergeants' Mess, barrack rooms and other service buildings. The site closed in January 1921 and the Domestic site became the Stonehenge Pedigree Stock Farm for approximately 10 years. The Technical site was demolished in 1929. | |
World Heritage Site | Yes |
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