Monument record MLI115964 - Air Raid Shelters, Cuthbert's Yard, Lincoln
Summary
The remains of two largely demolished Second World War air raid shelters, at Cuthbert's Yard, Lincoln.
Type and Period (1)
- AIR RAID SHELTER (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of two largely demolished Second World War communal air raid shelters were exposed in June 2012, during archaeological monitoring of residential development at Cuthbert's Yard, Lincoln. The structures were built of steel-reinforced concrete and brick, and appeared to be more substantial than the smaller pre-fabricated steel Anderson-type shelters. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI15058 Report: Lincs Archaeo-tech. 2014. Cuthbert's Yard, Land Between 21 & 23 Burton Road, Lincoln. LA site code: CYL11.
- <2> SLI15059 Archive: Lincs Archaeo-tech. 2014. Cuthbert's Yard, Land Between 21 & 23 Burton Road, Lincoln. LCNCC 2011.109.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9734 7210 (47m by 33m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 3 2025 10:45AM
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