Building record 2416/0/83 - The Joan Strong Centre
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Summary
A former WWII Gas Decontamination Centre and administration building, now used by the Scouts.
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Full Description
{1} A small complex of brick buildings. At the western end is a single storey block with concrete slab roof and squat tower which was constructed as part of Oundle's Civil Defence Structure in 1938/9 as a gas decontamination centre. The bricks are laid in 'English Cross Bond'. The building provided facilities including an undressing area, shower and eye douche, drying space and dressing room. To the east is a long single storey block with corrugated iron roof which would have been used for various adminstrative functions associated with the civil defence.
<1> Croser, J, 2022, Oundle at War: A Forgotten Legacy (Article). SNN113039.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN113039 Article: Croser, J. 2022. Oundle at War: A Forgotten Legacy. Oundle Life. 17.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 0443 8824 (27m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OUNDLE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:18PM
