Building record 1160/0/401 - WWII Air Raid Shelter
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Partially buried concrete building, with entrance to south. Possible air raid shelter for users of the Cattle Market. Probably destroyed.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Partially buried concrete building, with entrance to south, located in the extreme north west corner of the Old Cattlemarket site at the corner of Victoria promenade and Cattlemarket Road. Of uncertain origin and function with no obvious military association.
{2} D. Smith recalls that this was an air-raid shelter, probably for cattle market users. Currently the door is padlocked and the interior inaccessible.
<1> RIGBY J., NOTES, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN43375.
<2> SMITH D, 1997, NOTES, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN43386.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7548 6006 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 6 2026 11:09AM
