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Tesco Chimney, West Chirton


The 'Tesco Chimney' is located by the Tesco Extra store off Norham Road, on the West Chirton Industrial Estate, in North Shields. It is a surviving part of the Ministry of Supply munitions factory from the Second World War, which was located here. The red brick chimney is a prominent local land mark, visible from the Coast Road, and now has the name Tesco painted on it. The chimney is included on the List of Buildings, Parks and Gardens of Special Local Architectural or Historic Interest ('Local List') for North Tyneside.

Chirton Local List A1058 Coast Road Historic Buildings and Monuments in North Tyneside
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West Chirton Industrial Estate, Norham Road, Tesco chimney
- Tall brick chimney at West Chirton Industrial Estate. With 'TESCO' painted on it. LOCAL LIST...
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Borough: North Tyneside
Grid ref: NZ33016854

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