Monument record MYO5236 - Public Air Raid Shelter, Baille Hill Terrace
Summary
Public air raid shelter, 1939-1945 constructed within Baille Hill. It had capacity for 251 people.
Location
| Grid reference | SE 6024 5126 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Public air raid shelter, 1939-1945 constructed near to Baille Hill. It had capacity for 251 people. Location is not precise and is based on a York Corporation Map
Information provided by Duncan Marks, York Civic Trust
Exact location needs confirming but think the shelter was noted by Addyman in the late 1960s excavation.
ARP Emergency Committee, 1940, Civil Defence Handbook, A guide to householders (Booklet). SYO2664.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO2664 Booklet: ARP Emergency Committee. 1940. Civil Defence Handbook, A guide to householders.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 14 2022 10:53AM