Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFarm blast shelter at Featherwood

Farm blast shelter at Featherwood

England
List entry 1021035
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Farm blast shelter at Featherwood is a Second World War defensive structure located in Northumberland. The shelter was constructed as part of civil defence provisions during the 1939–1945 conflict, designed to protect farm workers and residents from aerial bombardment. The structure survives as a physical reminder of the wartime measures taken to safeguard the civilian population in rural areas of northern England during the Second World War.

Farm blast shelter at Featherwood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Farm blast shelter at Featherwood?

Farm blast shelter at Featherwood is a Second World War defensive structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021035.

Who is responsible for protecting Farm blast shelter at Featherwood?

Farm blast shelter at Featherwood is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021035.

What other scheduled monuments are near Farm blast shelter at Featherwood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw (5.9 km), Petty Knowes Roman Cemetery and Length of Dere Street Roman Road, Rochester (6.1 km), Two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses (6.8 km).

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