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