Thesaurus Term/Concept: NISSEN HUT

Identifier	140696
Class	DEFENCE OF BRITAIN
Status	Preferred
Index?	Yes
Scope Note	A prefabricated structure of a steel frame clad in corrugated iron. Semi-circular in section they were used as accommodation for the armed forces and, during WWII, as emergency housing for bombed out civilians. Also used for storage.

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Monument Type	MCC10162 Nissen Hut, Kirkee and McMunn Barracks, Colchester Garrison (Building)