The importance of Huntingdonshire’s heritage has once again been nationally recognised with two more sites designated by the Government as listed buildings because of their special character and historic interest.

One of the sites is a World War II control tower, a former RAF base at Little Staughton which was the home to the Pathfinder mosquitoes of the 109 squadron and the Lancaster’s of the 583 squadron. It is special because it is one of a very small number of control towers of the second world war that has survived in a substantially complete state of preservation. Control towers became the most distinctive and instantly recognisable buildings associated with the military airfields and this one has been identified as an exceptionally well preserved example.

The other site is the parish boundary marker at Upton and Coppingford. The post marks the boundary between the parishes of Upton and Alconbury Weston. It is an intact example and still marks the boundary today.
     
Louise Brown, Heritage and Conservation Team Leader said, “Our understanding and appreciation about what is important about our heritage is constantly changing. Huntingdonshire has a particularly rich history and it is satisfying to note that this increasing recognised at a national level. The management of the past is very relevant to the future of the district.”

Councillor Peter Bucknell, executive councillor whose responsibilities include planning said, “I am delighted that the heritage of our district is being protected. The management of the district’s heritage and the work of the conservation team are important for the local communities in the district.”