Oakley Airfield Bomb Storage Area
Location/Address
Bernwood Forest
Type
Other site, structure or landscape
Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.
Description
Part of WWII military airfield, specifically used for bomb storage activities. Now detached from main airfield following construction of M40, and under care of Forestry England.
Opened on 27th May 1942 as a second satellite of Bicester. Closed to flying in August 1945.
Assessed by panel and scored as follows;
Group Value (Clustering) - low
Group Value (Association) - medium
Arch Interest (Survival) - high
Arch Interest (documentation) - high
Arch Interest (Potential) - low
Arch Interest (Diversity) - medium
Historic Interest - high
Landmark Status - high
Statement of Significance
None recorded
Images and Documents
Date Listed
n/a
Last Updated
03 Nov 2023