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Rudloe Manor, west elevation. Rudloe Manor is a 17th-century Grade II* listed manor house in Box parish, Wiltshire, England. The Manor stands at the top of Box Hill in Rudloe, on the western outskirts of Corsham, about 7 miles (11 km) north-east of the city of Bath. The Manor is recorded from the early 13th century and was rebuilt in c.1685. [1]
RAF Rudloe Manor, formerly RAF Box, was a Royal Air Force station north-east of Bath, England, between the settlements of Box and Corsham, in Wiltshire.It was one of several military installations in the area and covered three dispersed sites.
To the east the parish includes much of Rudloe, formerly a hamlet but now a housing estate, and the defence establishments and related businesses on the site of the former RAF Rudloe Manor. Occupation here dates back at least to Roman times. The area is known for its fine stone, and for centuries Box quarries were famous for their product.
London Biggin Hill, a former RAF station This list of former RAF stations includes most of the stations, airfields and administrative headquarters previously used by the Royal Air Force. They are listed under any former county or country name which was appropriate for the duration of operation. During 1991, the RAF had several Military Emergency Diversion Aerodrome (MEDA) airfields: RAF ...
Corsham is a historic market town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England. [3] It is at the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds, just off the A4 national route. It is 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Swindon, 20 miles (32 km) east of Bristol, 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Bath, and 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Chippenham.
Its area of operation was the south-western region of England. Commanded by Air Vice Marshal Sir Quintin Brand , 10 Group supported 11 Group in the Battle of Britain by rotating squadrons , providing additional fighter support when needed, and supplying additional pilots.
RAF Oakhanger was the home of No. 1001 Signal Unit, [4] responsible for supporting satellite communications services for the British Armed Forces worldwide. The unit was made up of four sub-units: Space Operations, Ground Operations, Telemetry and Control, and Support; with subordinate detachments based at RAF Rudloe Manor, RAF Colerne and RAF Defford.
There are over 20,000 Grade II* listed buildings in England. ... Rudloe Manor. More images. Former Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, 40 and 42 St Anns St