A Pair of Explosives stores, probably part of the Tyne Demolition Line as they are close to the Bridges at Wylam and on the South side of the river as are identical stores at other bridges along the Tyne. The “windows” in the ends of both buildings have been crudely […]
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Former Reyrolle Works Hebburn, Tyne & Wear. NZ 30468 63767 This is the only surviving example at the former Reyrolle works. There were originally at least three of these. Two others can be seen in EAW033926 on Britain from above
Pictures from 2006, sadly this has been demolished to make way for housing.
Killingworth Anti Aircraft Ammo distribution site. Pictures from 2006, sadly this has now been demolished to make way for housing.
These are located on the South side of the river next to Newcastle University Boat Club Boathouse. Most likely used to store demolition charges for thebridge as part of the Tyne Demolition line.
This is located just North of the railway bridge over the road next to the Boatside pub in Warden near Hexham.
One of three Northumberland D type Pillboxes in Eglingham, Northumberland
Located in Holywell and clad in local stone. Normally completely overgrown, this pillbox was briefly visible back in 2010.
There are two AT Hairpins at the ford on Batt House road, near New Ridley, which may be in their original position. They are identical in construction (mitred and welded) to the ones re-used near Allendale.
Explosives store at Allenheads, Northumberland. Recently cleared of vegetation (2021). This is part of the Allenheads Mine complex. Construction is identical to the other Explosives stores that are located near to many of the bridges which formed parts of the Tyne Demolition line. This was most likely for storing explosives […]
10 re-purposed AT Hairpins spread along the road from Allendale to Catton in Northumberland. They measure 38″ high and 72″ long. The RSJs are 6″ wide. These are the mitred and welded variety which were found to be weaker than the bent rail type and so fell out of use.
This is on Private land. We were granted permission to clean up and survey the Zero Station. An article about the clean up appeared in the Northumberland Archaeology Magazine. The clean up took place on 29/5/2010.
Heading South out of Kirkwall, past the Highland Park distillery, there is, what appears to be, the roof and base of a type 22 pillbox, it looks like the roof has been propped up on bricks and the pillbox removed. This is very close to the line of the Inganess […]
Pictures from 2007.
All structures are generally in good order. Control Pillbox. NGR: 896104: Steval Not totally sure of its function, but guess it to be a control/command centre. Located on above a gun emplacement. It is hard to get a decent overall picture of the structure because of the vegetation around the […]
A Site Hangars a week or so before demolition in 2008.The two K Type Hangars were situated north west of the M62 Jn 9. Three L Type Hangars 8E-6E-1E on E Site which was west of A Site but still on the north side of the M62.Also on the west […]
Buildings at former Royal Ordnance Factory Hooton. Two Consol Firewatchers posts mounted on gantries to give a view over the rooves. Air raid siren mounted on small brick building. Photo’s from Terry Eyres – 2010.