Information for record number MWA8878:
Five concrete roadblock cylinders

Summary Five 3 foot tall road block cylinders, forming a Second World War tank trap. They are situated on a disused stretch of the road from Rugby to Lutterworth.
What Is It?  
Type: Tank Trap
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Rugby
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 51 77
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 Five 3 foot tall concrete roadblock cylinders, on a now disused stretch of the road from Rugby to Lutterworth. This was the site of a roadblock. A further 10 cylinders block a gateway 200m further south. Each cylinder has a large latter "R" cast into one end. A further single cylinder blocks a gate 100m south of this group. This site formed part of "A" Sector Warwickshire Home Guard defensive scheme.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Defence of Britain Project Record Form
Title: Defence of Britain Project
Author/originator: Armishaw A
Date: 2001
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Images:  
A Second World War tank trap, a series of concrete cylinders, Brownsover Lane, Rugby
Copyright: A Armishaw
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Glossary

 
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Description  
monument TANK TRAP * Reinforced concrete blocks, walls or ditches designed to obstruct the progress of a tank or armoured vehicle. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument DEFENCE * This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms. back
monument GATEWAY * A substantial structure supporting or surrounding a gate. May be ornate or monumental, and have associated structures such as lodges, tollbooths, guard houses etc. back
monument ROADBLOCK * A combination of obstructions, used either to stop enemy forces or force them off the road. back
monument GATE * A movable stucture which enables or prevents entrance to be gained. Usually situated in a wall or similar barrier and supported by gate posts. back

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