Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRAF Bicester: World War II airfield

RAF Bicester: World War II airfield

England
List entry 1021455
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England
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Overview

History & significance

RAF Bicester is a Second World War airfield located in Oxfordshire, England, established as a Royal Air Force station during the conflict. The station was constructed to serve operational and training purposes, featuring the characteristic dispersed layout of wartime airfield design with multiple runways, taxiways, and scattered aircraft shelters. The site retains physical evidence of its wartime construction including concrete infrastructure and ancillary buildings typical of RAF stations of the 1940s period. RAF Bicester remained in active military use beyond the Second World War, continuing to function as an air force installation during the Cold War era.

RAF Bicester: World War II airfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021455. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is RAF Bicester: World War II airfield?

RAF Bicester is a Second World War airfield located in Oxfordshire, England, established as a Royal Air Force station during the conflict. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021455.

Who is responsible for protecting RAF Bicester: World War II airfield?

RAF Bicester: World War II airfield is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021455.

What other scheduled monuments are near RAF Bicester: World War II airfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site SE of church (2.1 km), Wretchwick deserted medieval settlement (2.7 km), Alchester Roman parade ground, access road and marching camp (4.5 km).

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