Monument record 4538/0/10 - Possible WWII roadblock
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Summary
World War II Concrete roadblock cylinder with central hole through the axis.The cylinder is set into the ground, with more than half of its length buried. It may have formed part of a roadblock here as the road is very narrow.
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Full Description
{1} Concrete road cylinder with central hole; painted white; set in ground at side of Cross St, partially buried. Speculated as site of former road block? Colour photo.
{3} Concrete roadblock cylinder with central hole through the axis. The cylinder is set into the ground, with more than half of its length buried. It may have formed part of a roadblock here as the road is very narrow.Beside the entrance to the car park of the Poplars Hotel, Cross Street, Moulton.
<1> Armishaw A., 2000, Defence Of Britain Report Form, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN101418.
<2> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.
<3> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN101418 Notes: Armishaw A.. 2000. Defence Of Britain Report Form. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN112947 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Defence of Britain. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
- <3> SNN112922 Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7822 6620 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOULTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1427465
Record last edited
Apr 11 2024 10:00AM
