Information for record number MWA8876:
Brick built domestic surface shelter

Summary A domestic surface Second World War air raid shelter with a concrete roof and single door in the east face. It is situated to the west of Clifton upon Dunsmore.
What Is It?  
Type: Air Raid Shelter
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Clifton on Dunsmore
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 52 76
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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Description

  
Source Number  

1 Brick built domestic surface air raid shelter with a concrete roof and single door in the east face. A small window has been cut on the south (road) side, with the weakly bonded brick emergency exit below. Unusually the shelter is built right against the house.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Defence of Britain Project Record Form
Title: Defence of Britain Project
Author/originator: Armishaw A
Date: 2001
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Images:  
A Second World War air raid shelter in Station Road, Clifton on Dunsmore
Copyright: A Armishaw
Date: 2001
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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 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 DEFENCE * This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms. back
monument AIR RAID SHELTER * A fortified structure used to protect civilians and military personnel from enemy bombing. back
monument DOMESTIC * This is the top term for the class. See DOMESTIC Class List for narrow terms. back

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