Monument record 2789/0/1 - WWII roadblock cylinders and rails
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Summary
Two cylinders and three rails set on line across a verge, part of a World War II roadblock.Beside a gateway on the south side of the road (Moulton Lane) between Pitsford and Moulton, 160m north west of the entrance to Bunkers Hill Farm.
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Full Description
{1} Two concrete cylinders and three rails set in line across a verge. There is no evidence of a similar layout on the opposite side of the road. Cylinders are 2ft diameter, rails are spaced at 1m intervals, centre to centre. Condition: good.
<1> Armishaw, A., 2001, Defence of Britain Project Site Report Form, (checked) (Recording Form (Not SMR)). SNN108907.
<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> SNN108907 Recording Form (Not SMR): Armishaw, A.. 2001. Defence of Britain Project Site Report Form. 11th May 2001. (checked).
- <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 7624 6694 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PITSFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1429067
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 7:16PM
