Nuthampstead

Coordinates: 51°59′34″N 0°02′28″E / 51.9928°N 0.0410°E / 51.9928; 0.0410

Nuthampstead
Nuthampstead  Nuthampstead shown within Hertfordshire
Population	193 (2001)
OS grid reference	TL411347
District	North Hertfordshire
Shire county	Hertfordshire
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Royston
Postcode district	SG8
Dialling code	01763
Police	Hertfordshire
Fire	Hertfordshire
Ambulance	East of England
EU Parliament	East of England
UK Parliament	North East Hertfordshire
List of places: UK • England • Hertfordshire

Nuthampstead is a small village and civil parish in North East Hertfordshire located a few miles south of the town of Royston. In the 2001 census the parish had 139 residents.^[1]

During the Second World War, RAF Nuthampstead which is situated next to the village was used by the 398th bombardment squadron flying B17 Flying Fortresses over Europe^[2]. 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.^[3].

The village has a pub/restaurant with bed and breakfast facilities, called The Woodman^[4] Outside The Woodman is a large memorial stone dedicated to the 398th squadron <www.398th.org>.

References

1. ^ "2001 Census". http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=795324&c=Nuthampstead&d=16&e=15&g=454866&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779. Retrieved 2007-06-19. 
2. ^ http://www.thewoodman-inn.co.uk/memorial.htm
3. ^ http://www.clayshoot.biz/
4. ^ http://www.thewoodman-inn.co.uk/

See also

http://www.controltowers.co.uk/N/Nuthampstead.htm

External links

Media related to Nuthampstead at Wikimedia Commons