Building record 6754/0/3 - WWII Public Air Raid Shelters on The Racecourse
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{1} Trench-digging on the Racecourse on 1st October 1938. These were to enable members of the public caught in the open during an air raid to find shelter. They were later extended and strengthened to form substantial underground shelters.
<1> 1978, Northamptonshire At War 1939-45, A Selection Of Photographs, p.7-8 (unchecked) (Book). SNN100251.
<2> Cadman G., 2014, 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3, (checked) (Report). SNN104868.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 760 617 (point) Unknown |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
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Record last edited
Apr 10 2024 3:14PM
