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Monument record TR 05 SE 158 - Air-Raid Shelter, Chilham Primary School
Summary
An above ground airshelter was recorded prior to conversion for use as a classroom. This is an unusual structure as it was built as a shelter for the school yet is above ground. It is made of a combination of red bricks and yellow engineering bricks and is built in two ranges meeting at an 105 degree angle.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0690 5352 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The shelter is unusual as it was built as a school shelter and above ground. The shelter is simple in form with few concessions for comfort or aesthetics. There is minimal use of red brick, with yellow engineering bricks used where possible. The building is in two ranges meeting at 105 degree angle and are of a similar shape and size, suggesting a parallel function. Each entrance passage was fitted with two doors.(1)
<1> 2002, Historic Building Recording and an Archaeological Watching Brief at Chilham Primary School (Unpublished document). SKE8239.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE8239 Unpublished document: 2002. Historic Building Recording and an Archaeological Watching Brief at Chilham Primary School.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Historic Building Recording and Watching brief at Chilham Primary School (Ref: BRCSP 02) (EKE5982)
- Event - Survey: Watching Brief at Chilham Primary School (Ref: CPSC/WB 02) (EKE5983)
Record last edited
Feb 12 2007 2:52PM