NHER 42320 (Monument record) - World War Two air raid shelter on Pier Walk, Gorleston on Sea
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Summary
A World War Two air raid shelter is visible on aerial photographs within the yard of 15 Pier Walk, Gorleston. The shelter is visible as an earth covered mound, and is probably an Anderson shelter, and would have been for the use of the family living in the property.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG50SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 2006. Norfolk NMP.
A World War Two air raid shelter is visible on aerial photographs within the yard of 15 Pier Walk, Gorleston (S1). The shelter, centred on TG 5290 0388, is visible as an earth covered mound, measuring 3m by 2m, and is probably an Anderson shelter which would have been for the use of the family living in the property.
S. Massey (NMP), 09 January 2006.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF60211 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. RAF 106G/UK/726 5328-9 26-AUG-1945 (NMR).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 7 2010 1:41PM