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
Benton Bank, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5798
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5798 >> 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
Sunderland
Easting
440700
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557700
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Sunderland
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. Next to oil depot near South Dock. 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. Next to oil depot near South Dock. 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 apertures 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
Sunderland, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5797
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5797 >> 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
Newcastle
Easting
426400
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565500
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Jesmond
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. NGR is in vicinity of Jesmond Vale 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, 1985}..
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. NGR is in vicinity of Jesmond Vale 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, 1985}..
Site Name
Jesmond, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5796
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5796 >> 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
Newcastle
Easting
426300
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565300
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Heaton
Description
Site of WW2 concrete roadblock. NGR is in vicinity of Heaton Park View. 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. NGR is in vicinity of Heaton Park View. 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
Heaton, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5795
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5795 >> 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
Newcastle
Easting
425300
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567300
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
South Gosforth
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 apertures 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
South Gosforth, Matthew Bank, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5794
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5794 >> 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
Newcastle
Easting
425500
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568200
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
South Gosforth
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
South Gosforth, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5793
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5793 >> 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
Newcastle
Easting
425100
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567800
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
South Gosforth
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 apertures 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
South Gosforth, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5792
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5792 >> 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
Newcastle
Easting
425000
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568000
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Gosforth
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 apertures 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
Gosforth, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5791
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5791 >> 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
Newcastle
Easting
424500
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567400
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Gosforth
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 apertures 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
Gosforth, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5790
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5790 >> 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
Newcastle
Easting
424300
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MATERIAL
Concrete
MONTH1
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568500
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Gosforth
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 apertures 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
Gosforth, WW2 Roadblock
Site Type: Specific
Road Block
HER Number
5789
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 5789 >> Alan Rudd, of 20th century defence sites in Tyne and Wear