Building record 8517/1/1 - Church Army Hut (Bloody Hut)
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Summary
A corrugated structure opened in 1918 at the south end of New Road, at corner of Stamford Road. It was used by troops in the area (from Easton Aerodrome) for Sunday afternoon services and for soldiers' social events. During WWII evacuees were schooled in the hut. It was demolished in 1977.
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Type and Period (6)
- RELIGIOUS RITUAL AND FUNERARY (First World War to Late 20th Century - 1918 AD to 1977 AD?)
- CHAPEL (First World War to Late 20th Century - 1918 AD? to 1977 AD?)
- CHURCH ARMY HOUSE (First World War to Late 20th Century - 1918 AD to 1977 AD?)
- NISSEN HUT? (First World War to Late 20th Century - 1918 AD to 1977 AD?)
- SCHOOL HOUSE (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- SOCIAL CLUB (First World War to Second World War - 1918 AD? to 1939 AD?)
Full Description
{2} Church Army Hut (Bloody Hut), a corrugated structure opened in 1918 at the south end of New Road, at corner of Stamford Road. It was used by troops in the area (from Easton Aerodrome) for Sunday afternoon services and for soldiers' social events. During WWII evacuees were schooled in the hut. It was demolished in 1977.
<1> GOODWIN J.M., 1991, Easton on the Hill, p.110-1 (unchecked) (Book). SNN40036.
<2> Cadman G., 2014, 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3, p.8 (unchecked) (Report). SNN104868.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 0134 0410 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EASTON ON THE HILL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 8 2018 2:30PM
