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
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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