Building record 1160/0/405 - WWII Air Raid Shelter

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Summary

Remains of Second World War surface air raid shelter at St James' Road.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Rectangular brick surface shelter with concrete roof. 2 entrances in centre of eastern elevation with vent bricks below roof line. Close inspection not possible but appears to be in good condition. Photograph.
The shelter stands at the west side of a yard adjacent to the former premises of R. Whitton, shoe last manufacturers.


<1> Armishaw A., 2000, Defence Of Britain Project Site Report Form, (checked) (Recording Form (Not SMR)). SNN101511.

<2> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.

<3> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Recording Form (Not SMR): Armishaw A.. 2000. Defence Of Britain Project Site Report Form. 6th October 2000. (checked).
  • <2> Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
  • <3> Archive: Historic England. Undated. Defence of Britain. Historic England Archive. DEB01.

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Location

Grid reference SP 7444 6037 (point) Central
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 1412736

Record last edited

Nov 15 2022 9:57AM

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