Collins, T. and Pozorski, Z. (2010). Proposed Extension, Beechwood School, Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. Hertford: Archaeological Solutions Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1010558. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Proposed Extension, Beechwood School, Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
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Series:		 Archaeological Solutions Ltd unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 In November 2009 Archaeological Solutions Ltd (AS) carried out a programme of archaeological observation and investigation, building recording, analysis and publication at Beechwood Primary School in Luton. The programme was commissioned in order to comply with a planning condition attached to planning approval for the construction of a children's centre at the school. The archaeological investigation and programme of historic building recording revealed a small air raid shelter which is one of a number of similar structures in the grounds of the school. The complex was built to protect people during the Second World War as part of the countrywide provision of air raid shelters for schools. One of the many sets of guidelines issued by the government for the safety of the population included 'Air Raid Precautions in Schools' which covered structural requirements for air raid shelters, along with internal fixtures and fittings. The shelter comprises a simple E-shaped structure with a central entrance and flanking tunnels. Little remains internally, and all fixtures and fittings are lost. However, traces survive for many of the features noted in 'Air Raid Precautions in Schools', such as benches lining the walls, drainage and protection in the event of a gas attack. The evidence suggests a series of typical features including benches lining both walls of the tunnels and partitioned areas for storage or housing WCs. Frames for two staggered doorways lie at the entrance, retaining fragments of what is likely the gas curtains used to cover the apertures. Despite the almost complete loss of fixtures and fittings, enough remains to reveal the outline of a typical World War II air raid shelter.
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Author:		 Tansy Collins
Z Pozorski
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Publisher:		 Archaeological Solutions Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Luton Borough SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2010
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Site: Proposed Extension, Beechwood School, Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
Parish: LUTON
District: Luton
County: Bedfordshire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 505300, 223620 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Find)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) AIR RAID SHELTER (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: archaeol7-73584
OBIB: AS Report No. 3437
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Created Date:		 24 Nov 2016