One of three Northumberland D type Pillboxes in Eglingham, Northumberland
Daily Archives: 31st May 2021
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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.