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Large rectangular barn with three concrete embrasures in the N side, covering the bridge over the Leeds Liverpool Canal. One concrete and three brick embrasures in the W side facing the road. There are also an additional 3 embrasures in the E side.
(Source: Field Visit 1995/07/19)
Defended building. A farm outbuilding with 3 embrasures visible. There could be more but the building is covered with ivy.
(Source: Field Visit 2000/04/30)
Three loopholes (now blocked) are cut in the upper end (facing NW to the bridge) of a barn by the lane. Other loopholes in the SW side of the barn are undoubtedly hidden by ivy.
(Source: Field Visit 2003/05/20)
Type of site | DEFENDED BUILDING |
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Location | Gregsons Bridge Farm, Martin Lane Bridge - Leeds & Liverpool Canal W of Burscough Bridge. |
Area |
Burscough, Lancashire, England |
Grid reference |
SD 41482 12312
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Good |
Materials | Clay Brick, Concrete, Slate Tile |
Recorder | Rowlands, J.K. |
Defence grouping |
Western Command Stop Line No 14 - The stop line runs from Wigan, via Burscough, to Formby. |
Attached Sheets | Also recorded as part of Exercise Welsh Barrier (see report by 2 MI Coy) |
Photographs |
(3) - external views (1 DIGITISED), two taken as part of Exercise Welsh Barrier (see report by 2 MI Coy) |
DOB site reference: | S0007805 |
Reference |
1995/07 Exercise Welsh Barrier |
Event |
Field Visit, On 2000/04/30 Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 1995/07/19 Field Visit, On 1995/07/19 Field Visit, On 2003/05/20 |