Gateshead, Joicey Road Open Air School, air raid shelter

HER Number:
16105

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Gateshead, Joicey Road Open Air School, air raid shelter

Place:
Gateshead

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Defence

Site Type: Broad:
Civil Defence Site

Site Type: Specific:
Air Raid Shelter

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Air raid shelter at the Joicey Road Open Air School (HER7524, GII listed). The air raid shelter is in an existing service duct and was inaccessible at the time of the photographic recording of the school. The shelter was rectangular in plan measuring 11.5 x .29m externally. It was constructed of brick with a concrete roof and floor. The shelter had an internal wall and two small comprtaments - perhaps toilets.

Easting:
2572

Northing:
6058

Grid Reference:
NZ25726058

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
The Archaeological Practice Ltd. 2010, Joicey Road Open Air School Air Raid Shelter, Gateshead, Historic Buildings Recording