Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. In vicinity of Addison Road. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. In vicinity of Addison Road. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Name
West Boldon, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5850
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5850 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
S Tyneside
Easting
440500
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ46SW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561900
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Whitburn
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. In vicinity of North Guards. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. In vicinity of North Guards. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995}.
Site Name
Whitburn, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5849
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5849 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
S Tyneside
Easting
440800
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ46SW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561800
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Whitburn
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblocks. Constructed 1940-1, Now destroyed. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1985}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblocks. Constructed 1940-1, Now destroyed {1}. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1985}.
Site Name
Whitburn, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5848
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5848 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
S Tyneside
Easting
440800
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ46SW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
562000
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Whitburn
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. East Street near pillbox (HER 1833). Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. East Street near pillbox (HER 1833). Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995}.
Site Name
Whitburn, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5847
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5847 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
Gateshead
Easting
421600
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561200
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Whickham
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Whickham Highway near Dunston Hill House. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Whickham Highway near Dunston Hill House. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Name
Whickham, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5845
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5845 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
Gateshead
Easting
421200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561000
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Whickham
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Broom Lane. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Broom Lane. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Name
Whickham, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5844
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5844 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
Gateshead
Easting
420700
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561000
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Whickham
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Rectory Lane. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995} .
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Rectory Lane. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995} .
Site Name
Whickham, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5843
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5843 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
Gateshead
Easting
420000
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561500
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Whickham
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblocks. Constructed 1940-1, Now destroyed. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1985}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblocks. Constructed 1940-1, Now destroyed {1}. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1985}.
Site Name
Whickham, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5842
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5842 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
Gateshead
Easting
420300
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561000
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Whickham
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Fellside Road. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Fellside Road. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Name
Whickham, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5841
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5841 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2004
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
14
District
Gateshead
Easting
425600
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
560600
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Low Fell
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. In vicinity of Joicey Road. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. In vicinity of Joicey Road. Stop-lines included permanent and moveable road barriers. The most substantial works were formed from square or cylindrical concrete blocks entwined with barbed wire and fitted with explosives. Moveable obstacles consisted of horizontal or vertical bars or poles of steel, set between concrete blocks. Bent steel girders could also be slotted into sockets cut into the road surface. Modern road improvements are removing evidence for both, but some of the original blocks or aperatures have been observed in-situ. Cylindrical blocks have been used to line private roads or placed on river banks to combat erosion {Defence of Britain Handbook 1995}.
Site Name
Low Fell, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5840
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5840 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear