NHER 68766 (Structure record) - World War Two ARP command post
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG23SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WALSHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
This blast-proof Air Raid Precautions (ARP) command post was built during 1940. A stone inscribed 'A.R.P Nth Walsham Casualty Service 1940' can be seen towards the base of its north wall. It was apparently staffed every night by two casualty service men who were often accompanied by Civil Defence messenger boys. Two nurses were also on call nearby [1].
The significance of this structure was noted by a member of the public in 2018 [1] and it was subsequently added to the (S1).
The building is in good condition and currently in use a restroom.
P. Watkins (HES), 31 December 2024.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF102851 Website: Aldred, M. 2024-. Extended Defence of Britain Online. https://edob.mattaldred.com/. 8 January 2025. EDOBID: e45439 [Accessed 31-Dec-2024].
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 31 2024 10:59PM