Information for record number MWA8887:
Air raid shelter

Summary The site of a Second World War air raid shelter built of brick. It was located in the garden of a house in Melton Road, Leamington Spa.
What Is It?  
Type: Air Raid Shelter
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Leamington Spa
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 32 67
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Location of an air raid shelter uncovered in the back garden of a house in Melton Road, Leamington Spa. The shelter was of brick construction.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: Note from member of the public
Author/originator: Wilson E
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument SHELTER * A structure which protects an area of ground from the weather. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument AIR RAID SHELTER * A fortified structure used to protect civilians and military personnel from enemy bombing. back
monument GARDEN * An enclosed piece of ground devoted to the cultivation of flowers, fruit or vegetables and/or recreational purposes. Use more specific type where known. back
monument SPA * A medicinal or mineral spring often with an associated building. back

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