Monument record 4092/1/3 - Accomodation for ROF Risley (North East)
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Summary
An area of temporary housing estates to the North of the Ordnance factory at Risley. They were presumably built to house the workers for the factory. Found on the 1940s aerial photos. They are characterized by around a dozen H-Shaped structures around the edge of the site with other buildings that appear to resemble Nissen Huts in the center.
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Full Description
An area of temporary housing estates to the North of the Ordnance factory at Risley. They were presumably built to house the workers for the factory. Found on the 1940s aerial photos. They are characterized by around a dozen H-Shaped structures around the edge of the site with other buildings that appear to resemble Nissen Huts in the center.
<1> Various, Aerial photographs, 1940s RAF (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH128 Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. 1940s RAF. [Mapped feature: #25775 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 658 951 (426m by 295m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ69NE |
| Civil Parish | CULCHETH AND GLAZEBURY, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CULCHETH, WINWICK, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 17 2024 10:44AM