Building record 1160/0/713 - WWII Air Raid Shelter, Abington Vale Primary School
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
The air raid shelter is of a type known as a covered trench shelter and was most likely built shortly before or during the early part of the war.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The air raid shelter is of a type known as a covered trench shelter and was most likely built shortly before or during the early part of the war. The shelter comprises a long narrow rectangular structure. It is built throughout of concrete/conrete blocks, some of the latter rendered. Entrances with protective blast walls, open to the west at both ends of the shelter. Only part of the southern entrance was excavated and without further work it remains uncertain whether both entrances were accessed via a ramp, steps or ladder. Whilst wet, the shelter appears generally to be in good condition.
Armishaw A., 2003/4, Air raid shelter at Abington Vale Primary School (Photographs). SNN106868.
<1> Cadman G, 2004, Abington Vale Primary School. Report on the Inspection of WW2 Air Raid Shelter, (unchecked) (Report). SNN104895.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7801 6088 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 7 2010 9:50AM
