Acoustic Mirror At Nz 389 596 is a Grade II listed building in the Sunderland local planning authority area, England. First listed on 17 October 1994. Acoustic mirror.

Acoustic Mirror At Nz 389 596

WRENN ID: eastward-cinder-jackdaw
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Sunderland
Country: England
Date first listed: 17 October 1994
Type: Acoustic mirror
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NZ35NE 920-1/4/298

SUNDERLAND NEWCASTLE ROAD, Fulwell (West side (off))

Acoustic Mirror at NZ 389 596

(Formerly listed as: Acoustic Mirror at NZ 390 597)

Acoustic mirror. c1918. Concrete. U-plan with sloping east face, containing shallow dish 15 feet across. Either side short ramped walls. This structure was built to listen for the sound of approaching enemy airships, and to give an early warning to the surrounding area.

Listing NGR: NZ 38937 59605

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