Information for record number MWA8006:
WW2 Cold store, Budbrooke Road, Warwick

Summary A Second World War cold storage depot. The depot was surveyed prior to its demolition. It was situated between the railway lines and the river, 100m south of the roundabout on the Birmingham and Wedgnock Roads, Warwick.
What Is It?  
Type: Military Depot, Cold Store
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Warwick
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 27 65
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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Description

  
Source Number  

1 Second World War cold store at this location.
2 Recording, consisting of an exterior plan and elevations, was undertaken prior to the demolition of the store. The interior couldn't be surveyed due to the derelict nature of the building.
 
Sources
Source No: 2
Source Type: Archaeological Report
Title: Archaeological Recording at the WWII Cold Storage Depot, Budbrooke Road, Warwick
Author/originator: Coutts C
Date: 2001
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Report 0124
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Bibliographic reference
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Images:  
World War II Cold Storage Depot, Budbrooke Road, Warwick
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 2001
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument ROUNDABOUT * A circular construction at the intersection of two or more roads to aid the passage of vehicles from one road to another. back
monument COLD STORE * A room or small building kept at low temperatures for the storage of perishable items, particularly food. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument MILITARY DEPOT * A building or group of buildings, often enclosed by a system of fortifications, used by an armed force for the storage and distribution of military equipment. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
STORAGE DEPOT * A building or site used for the storage of goods or equipment. back
monument RAILWAY * A line or track consisting of iron or steel rails, on which passenger carriages or goods wagons are moved, usually by a locomotive engine. back
monument DEPOT * A building or site used as a storage and distribution centre. back

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