Monument record 1160/0/704 - Wall Painting Indicating Emergency Water Supply

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Summary

WWII wall painting recorded during Defence of Britain Project in 2001.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Sign painted on west wall of pub where it adjoins access to rear of cinema. "ARP sign inblack paint on brickwork which reads 5000 GALL EWS (emergency water supply) and is surrounded by a circular border with a conjoined arrow pointing left to a second square border containing text which may read RELAY POINT. There may be further text which is now illegible." Fair condition when recorded June 2001.


<1> Armishaw A., 2001, Defence Of Britain Project, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN101201.

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

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Notes: Armishaw A.. 2001. Defence Of Britain Project. (unchecked).
  • <2> Report: Cadman G.. 2014. 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3. N.C.C.. (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 7595 6078 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 3:55PM

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