Record Details

NHER Number:63351
Type of record:Monument
Name:Remains of World War Two surface air raid shelter

Summary

The remains of a brick-built World War Two air raid shelter have been identified at Sheep Hill Plantation.

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Location

Grid Reference:TF 6309 0256
Map Sheet:TF60SW
Parish:RYSTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

April 2019. Casual Observation.
A member of the public observed a ruined structure of probably World War Two date at Sheep Hill Plantation and submitted photographs for identification.
The structure was identified as the remains of a brick-built surface air raid shelter which was likely associated with Downham Market Airfield (NHER 2455).
H. Hamilton (HES), 18 April 2019.

Monument Types

  • AIR RAID SHELTER (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status - none

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Related records

2455Part of: Downham Market World War Two airfield (Monument)
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