Woolsington Park, World War Two decontamination buildings
Woolsington Park, World War Two decontamination buildings
HER Number
16016
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Woolsington Park, World War Two decontamination buildings
Place
Woolsington
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
Class
Health and Welfare
Site Type: Broad
Decontamination Building
Site Type: Specific
Decontamination Building
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
During World War Two a group of buildings were built around the orangery. They were most likely associated with RAF Woolsington. To the north of the orangery is a brick building with concrete render and square chimney. These buildings may be a decontamination block based on their style and proximity to the airfield at RAF Woolsington. These were constructed at most airbases to deal with personnel who had come into contact with gas or chemicals. Other suggestions for the use of these buildings are hospital and mortuary.
Easting
419980
Northing
570860
Grid Reference
NZ419980570860
Sources
Simpson & Brown Architects, February 2012, Woolsington Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Draft Conservation Plan: Historical Development & Significance; Addyman Archaeology, 2014, Woolsington, Woolsington Park - Archaeological Assessment; Simpson & Brown Architects, 2014, Woolsington Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Conservation Plan