Site record MDR14416 - WWII Air Raid Shelters (site of), Sawley
Type and Period (1)
- AIR RAID SHELTER (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A large group of WWII air raid shelters in Sawley, identified using aerial photographs from August 1945. The shelters are positioned in the middle of the streets of what was once known as New Sawley [on the 3rd edition 25" OS map]. (1, 2)
The shelters are no longer extant [2015]. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR21002 Digital data: Archaeological Research Services (ARS) Ltd. 2009/2010. Aerial Photographic Mapping Survey carried out as part of an Aggregates Resource Project.
- <2> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR20816 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). Current Mastermap and 1:10000 series.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 4779 3181 (1116m by 714m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAWLEY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 17 2020 5:11PM