Building record MNT28870 - Extant Nissen Hut 16m NE of High Wood, associated with Ossington Airfield

Summary

1940s Nissen Hut associated with former Ossington Airfield

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 74326 64225 (13m by 15m)
Map sheet SK76SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Ossington, Newark

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Full Description

Extant Nissen hut aligned NE/SW, 16m NE of High Wood. Formed from just over half a cylinder, Nissen huts were primarily used as barracks. Royal Engineer Peter Norman Nissen developed the design with fellow engineers for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. First produced in 1916 the huts were designed with portability in mind as well as economical use of materials. This example was constructed on Ossington Airfield during its operations use between 1941 and 1946. (1)


<1> Notts County Council, 2026, Record of Site Visits to Extant Structures Associated with Ossington Airfield January 2026 (Unpublished document). SNT6048.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Notts County Council. 2026. Record of Site Visits to Extant Structures Associated with Ossington Airfield January 2026.

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Record last edited

Jan 21 2026 3:25PM

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