Information for record number MWA9677:
Second World War brick air-raid shelter at 18 Bleachfield Street, Alcester.

Summary The foundations of a Second World War brick air-raid shelter. The site is located at 18 Bleachfield Street, Alcester.
What Is It?  
Type: Air Raid Shelter
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Alcester
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 08 57
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 The foundations of a Second World War brick air-raid shelter were recorded following the stripping of the site prior to the construction of a single storied extension.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Watching Brief Report
Title: Archaeological Watching Brief at 18 Bleachfield Street, Alcester, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Jones R & Gethin B
Date: 2002
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
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 BLEACHFIELD * Large field or yard used to lay fabrics out ready for bleaching. back
monument AIR RAID SHELTER * A fortified structure used to protect civilians and military personnel from enemy bombing. back

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