Building record MLI116035 - Nissen Hut, Pocklington's Mill, Heckington
Summary
Nissen Hut, moved to the site of Pocklington's Mill at Heckington in c.1950.
Type and Period (1)
- NISSEN HUT (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1950 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The Nissen hut at Pocklington's Mill was included in a programme of historic building recording, conducted in February 2014 to inform proposed renovation and renewal works at the site. The hut conforms to the standard Nissen hut construction method, being made of a half round steel frame with corrugated iron sheets for walls. The structure is set upon low brick walls and has full height brick walls to both ends. The structure appears to have been moved to this site in c.1950 and is now in use as a vehicle workshop and storage area. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI15186 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2015. Heckington Windmill, Hale Road, Heckington. APS site code: HEWM12.
- <2> SLI15187 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2015. Heckington Windmill, Hale Road, Heckington. LCNCC 2012.116.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 14538 43574 (7m by 17m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HECKINGTON, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 19 2021 11:16AM
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