Building record 1160/0/406 - Abington Community Centre
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Summary
Remains of Second World War air raid shelter at Wheatfield Road South.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Junction of Wheatfield Rd South and Briton Terrace, Abington. Now used as Abington Community Centre; comprises large wooden hut with corrugated iron roof; white painted brick structures either end – one possibly standard brick ARP Post? Local information suggests ARP use originally. Good condition. Documentary sources quoted. 3 colour photos.
{3} AIR RAID SHELTER. SRF, with 3 photographs. ARP. Recorder- A. Armishaw.
<1> Armishaw A., 2000, Defence of Britain Report Forms, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN101484.
<2> Northamptonshire County Council, 2002, Abington Community Centre (Photographs). SNN106875.
<3> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.
<4> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN101484 Notes: Armishaw A.. 2000. Defence of Britain Report Forms. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN106875 Photographs: Northamptonshire County Council. 2002. Abington Community Centre.
- <3> SNN112922 Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
- <4> SNN112947 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Defence of Britain. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 4777 2621 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1412728
Record last edited
Nov 15 2023 2:41PM
