Harperley Working Camp, World War II Prisoner of War camp at Craigside, Wolsingham - County Durham (UA)
A very rare surviving example of a World War II Prisoner of War camp. Used by both German and Italian prisoners of war. 85% of original buildings are in roofed condition and wall paintings and internal fittings have also survived. Following a series of investigative surveys, a programme of conservation works, funded by Historic England, commenced in 2011. A second phase of work to the canteen and theatre was completed in 2013. Discussions continue with the owner to agree a programme of work to maintain the site subject to agreeing details and securing funding.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Harperley Working Camp, World War II prisoner of war camp at Craigside
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1020730
- Local Planning Authority:
- County Durham (UA)
- Site Type:
- Defence > Military building
Location
- Building Name:
- Harperley Working Camp
- Unitary Authority:
- County Durham (UA)
- Parish:
- Wolsingham
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- North West Durham
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Part occupied/part in use
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Private
Contact Details
Lee McFarlane 0191 4031659
