Nuthampstead
| Nuthampstead | |
| Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TL411347 |
| Location: | 51°59’34"N, -0°2’28"E |
| Data | |
| Population: | 193 (2001) |
| Post town: | Royston |
| Postcode: | SG8 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Hertfordshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
North East Hertfordshire |
Nuthampstead is a small village in northern Hertfordshire located a few miles south of the town of Royston. In the 2001 census the parish had but 139 residents.
During the Second World War, RAF Nuthampstead, which lies next to the village, was used by the 398th bombardment squadron flying B17 Flying Fortresses over Europe[1]. Visitors to the site will find that the main runways have since been removed, with a grass runway and service roads only remaining to allow the airfield to be used by light aircraft.
Barkway VOR is located at Nuthampstead Airfield.
Areas of the former airfield have been converted into a shooting ground. Since 1992, when planning permission was granted, the ground has developed to enable it to hold major championships in four international shooting disciplines.[2].
The village has a pub/restaurant with bed and breakfast facilities, called The Woodman. Outside it stands a large memorial stone dedicated to the 398th squadron [3].
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Nuthampstead) |
References
- ↑ The Woodman Inn, Nuthampstead - Memorial
- ↑ [http://www.clayshoot.biz ‘’Clay Shooting’’
- ↑ 398th Squadron memorial