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Site of early 20th century lido, Braintree Open Air Pool, Rose Hill (EHER 82473)

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Summary

The former site of a lido at Rose Hill, which was opened in 1914 and was demolished in 1987. It featured an open air pool.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 7640 2263 (28m by 51m)

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Braintree Open Air Pool, at Rose Hill, was opened in 1914 and was demolished in 1987. <1> The pool is indicated at TL 76410 22630 (NAT) on Ordnance Survey Historical Mapping as "Swiming bath". <2>

Sources

  • <1> Article: Smith, J.. 2005. Liquid Assests: The lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain. p.177.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1936-1940. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (4th edition).

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 1442034
  • National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 113

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