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Monument record TR 15 NW 724 - Second World War Civil Defence Ambulance Depot at Orchard House, Wincheap, Canterbury
Summary
In mid September 1940 Orchard House became available Canterbury’s second civil-defence ambulance depot. The cellar was strengthened to provide a refuge room for staff and the depot was occupied in early December. In mid November materials were provided for lean-to garage. The house, and depot, was demolished by enemy action at the end of October 1942.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1434 5718 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee, 01/01/39, Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6 (Unpublished document). Ske14765.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2012, Archaeological evaluation and excavation at 45-57 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE18151.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE14765 Unpublished document: Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee. 01/01/39. Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6.
- <2> SKE18151 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2012. Archaeological evaluation and excavation at 45-57 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at 45-57 Wincheap, Canterbury, 2012 (Ref: 45-47 WC-EX-12) (EKE12614)
Record last edited
Feb 15 2013 3:33PM