Building record 4957/0/14 - Protected passage shelters, Eastfield Road
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Summary
Possible WWII-era shelters associated with former council housing on Eastfield Road.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} In Eastfield Road, Duston stand blocks of terraced former Council housing with what look just like blast walls protecting the passages providing access to the rear. Presumably other housing from this period in the town could have similar features.
{3} This type of shelter is described as ‘protected passageways’ which provided 468 shelter places in the area.
<1> Armishaw, A., 2005, Letter, (unchekced) (Letter). SNN107582.
<2> Armishaw, A., 2005, Eastfield Road, Duston, (checked) (Photographic prints (COL)). SNN107586.
<3> Elliston, R.A., 1999, Lewes At War 1939-1945, (checked) (Extract). SNN107587.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7200 6188 (178m by 189m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Civil Parish | DUSTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 12 2026 2:05PM
