Thesaurus Term/Concept: NISSEN HUT
| Identifier | 97128 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A prefabricated structure of a steel frame clad in corrugated iron. Semi-circular in section they were used as accommodation for the armed forces and, during WWII, as emergency housing for bombed out civilians. Also used for storage. |
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Instances/Examples (4)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MLI116035 Nissen Hut, Heckington Mill (Building) |
| Monument Type | MLI127495 Nissen Huts, Carisbrooke Farm, Willingham (Building) |
| Monument Type | MLI85610 RAF Kirmington Ancillary Buildings, Brocklesby (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MLI125365 Stanton Air Raid Shelters and Nissen Huts, Laughton Wood (Monument) |