Building record 1160/469/2 - Factory Air Raid Shelter (Rear of 34-38 Talbot Street)

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Summary

Remains of Second World War underground factory air raid shelter at Henry Street.

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Full Description

{1} Rear of 34-38 Talbot Street, in yard between Talbot Road and Henry Street. Underground shelter, 6 chambers, 2 entrances. Very good condition with variety fixtures still in situ. Under possible threat of car park construction? Measured plan & colour photos.

{5} AIR RAID SHELTER. SRF, with site plan and 12 photographs. Underground factory shelter. Signage surviving.
Recorder- A. Armishaw.


<1> Armishaw A., 2000, Defence of Britain Recording Form, (unchecked) (Survey Form). SNN101416.

<2> Cadman G., 2014, 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3, (checked) (Report). SNN104868.

<4> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.

<5> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Survey Form: Armishaw A.. 2000. Defence of Britain Recording Form. 26/08/2000. (unchecked).
  • <2> Report: Cadman G.. 2014. 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3. N.C.C.. (checked).
  • <4> Archive: Historic England. Undated. Defence of Britain. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
  • <5> Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.

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Location

Grid reference SP 4764 2612 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 1412726

Record last edited

Nov 1 2023 12:54PM

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