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Building record TQ 65 NE 446 - Second World War surface air-raid shelter, Ryarsh Primary School
Summary
The present Ryarsh Primary School buildings were constructed in 1941. To accompany them an air-raid shelter was built to the north of the school. The shelter consisted of two rooms with an entrance at each end. An anti-gas airlock was inserted into each entrance. Toilet cubicles were also placed at each end of the shelter.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6716 5995 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | RYARSH, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The present Ryarsh Primary School buildings were constructed in 1941. To accompany them an air-raid shelter was built to the north of the school. The shelter consisted of two rooms with an entrance at each end. An anti-gas airlock was inserted into each entrance. Toilet cubicles were also placed at each end of the shelter. The shelter was a standard construction, similar to hundreds of others in Kent. (1)
<1> Victor Smith, 2016, Historic value assessment of a second world ware air raid shelter at Ryarsh Primary School (Unpublished document). SKE52605.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE52605 Unpublished document: Victor Smith. 2016. Historic value assessment of a second world ware air raid shelter at Ryarsh Primary School.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Second World War air raid shelter at Ryarsh Primary School, heritage assessment, 2016 (EKE20664)
Record last edited
Apr 21 2021 10:10AM