Monument record 8177/1/14 - Indoor firing range
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{1}Indoor firing range. Unremarkable exterior - long single storey brick shed. Very little light to interior; windows protected by timber shutters. Radiators also protected by timber covers. Pit in floor for soldiers to stand in when firing down the length of the building with metal sheets fastened to opposing end wall. Tiered timber seating behind firing postions and adjacent doorway. In good condition.
<1> Cadman G.E.; Ellison M., 1997, Simpson Barracks, Northampton: Rapid Survey, (checked) (Report). SNN40321.
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- <1> SNN40321 Report: Cadman G.E.; Ellison M.. 1997. Simpson Barracks, Northampton: Rapid Survey. Northants. County Council. (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7598 5728 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOOTTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
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- None recorded
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