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Summary

The base of a small toilet block probably dating from the Second World War or the House's use as school in the second half of the 20th century

Associated Legal Designations or Protected Status

• Conservation Area: Shaw House and St Mary's Church, Shaw
• Registered Park or Garden (II) 1001446: Shaw House

Monument Type(s):

• TOILET (Second World War to Late 20th century - 1939 AD to 2000 AD?)

Full Description

The rectangular concrete base, brick wall footings, including of the cubicles, waste pipes and outlines of toilet bowls from a demolished toilet block are visible in the grounds of Shaw House on the western edge of the former Great Lawn. The toilet block may date from the requisition of the House during the Second World War or from the House's time as a school.

The block is marked on the Fifth Edition OS map of 1967 <1>.

Sources and further reading

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