Woolsington Park, World War Two decontamination buildings

HER Number:
16016

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Woolsington Park, World War Two decontamination buildings

Place:
Woolsington

Map Sheet:
NZ17SE

Class:
Health and Welfare

Site Type: Broad:
Civil Defence Building

Site Type: Specific:
Decontamination Building

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
During World War Two a group of buildings were built around the orangery. They were most likely associated with RAF Woolsington. To the north of the orangery is a brick building with concrete render and square chimney. These buildings may be a decontamination block based on their style and proximity to the airfield at RAF Woolsington. These were constructed at most airbases to deal with personnel who had come into contact with gas or chemicals. Other suggestions for the use of these buildings are hospital and mortuary.

Easting:
1998

Northing:
7086

Grid Reference:
NZ19987086

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Simpson & Brown Architects, February 2012, Woolsington Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Draft Conservation Plan: Historical Development & Significance; Addyman Archaeology, 2014, Woolsington, Woolsington Park - Archaeological Assessment; Simpson & Brown Architects, 2014, Woolsington Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Conservation Plan