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Prisoner Of War Camp 255
Hob Uid: 1475282
Location : Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk Snettisham
Grid Ref : TF6470033300
Summary : The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Snettisham, known as Camp 255. This was a work camp for German prisoners, who worked as labourers in the local area. The camp was associated with a Royal Air Force, later United States Army Air Force gunnery range. It could have been in use up until 1948. The camp has since been removed and the site is currently occupied by a caravan park.
More information : The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Snettisham, known as Camp 255. This was a work camp for German prisoners. The camp was associated with a Royal Air Force, later United States Army Air Force gunnery range. The camp has since been removed. (1)

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Monument Period Name : Mid 20th Century
Display Date : Closed circa 1948
Monument End Date : 1948
Monument Start Date : 1945
Monument Type : Prisoner Of War Camp
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Second World War
Display Date : Second World War
Monument End Date : 1945
Monument Start Date : 1939
Monument Type : Prisoner Of War Camp
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 23145
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TF 63 SW 12
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 2008-01-01
End Date : 2009-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Prisoner Of War Camp 255