Monument record IPS 475 - WWII air raid shelter, Christchurch Park, Ipswich.
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Summary
A watching brief on groundworks revealed the remains of a probable air raid shelter.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1661 4492 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14SE |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A watching brief was undertaken on groundworks associated with the restoration of Christchurch Park. The remains of a probable air raid shelter were encountered, comprising a stairway running east away from the Mansion to a depth of at least 1.6m, and the remains of a separate room of similar construction which had been collapsed inwards (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF53667 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2008. Christchurch Park Restoration Project, Ipswich, Suffolk. Archaeological Watching Brief.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 18 2018 9:45AM