Building record MNT28851 - WW2 'Battel Headquarters'
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 74069 65145 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK76NW |
| District | Newark |
| Civil Parish | Ossington, Newark |
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Full Description
Subterranean multi-room brick structure with raised reinforced concrete roof. The concrete roof is supported on metal brackets (now very corroded) giving a 360o view out of the building. (1)
'Battle Headquarters' or 'Battle HQs' were built on high ground giving a 360o clear view of the airfield and were usually below-ground or semi-sunken structures. (2)
<1> Notts County Council, 2026, Record of Site Visits to Extant Structures Associated with Ossington Airfield January 2026 (Unpublished document). SNT6048.
<2> J Buckley (NCC), Observations by Janine Buckley MA (NCC) (Personal comment). SNT5239.
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Record last edited
Feb 4 2026 10:25AM
