Benwell, Gretna Road, barrage balloon site

Tyne and Wear HER(12357): Benwell, Gretna Road, barrage balloon site - Details

HER Number:
12357

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Benwell, Gretna Road, barrage balloon site

Place:
Benwell

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Defence

Site Type: Broad:
Anti Aircraft Defence Site

Site Type: Specific:
Barrage Balloon Site

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
There was a barrage balloon site in the school playing fields.

Easting:
209

Northing:
647

Grid Reference:
NZ209647

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