Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor

Roadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor

England
List entry 1420929
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor is a Second World War defensive structure located on the Yorkshire moorland near Saltaire. The monument consists of a concrete anti-tank roadblock, one of numerous such defences constructed across northern England during 1940 and 1941 as part of Britain's preparations against potential German invasion. The structure remains substantially intact and represents an important surviving example of wartime civil defence infrastructure from this critical period of the nation's history.

Roadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1420929. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor?

Roadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor is a Second World War defensive structure located on the Yorkshire moorland near Saltaire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1420929.

Who is responsible for protecting Roadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor?

Roadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1420929.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roadblock, Bracken Hall Green, Baildon Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (1 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (1 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (1 km).

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