Anti tank road blocks

A Second World War tank trap at Bridge 114 on The Oxford Canal at Napton on the Hill | J Brace
 
A Second World War tank trap at Bridge 114 on The Oxford Canal at Napton on the Hill
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Description of this historic site

The remains of a Second World War tank trap. It comprises two octagonal concrete blocks that were used as road block. They are situated to the west of Chapel Green and were used to defend the bridge over the Grand Union Canal.

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Notes about this historic site

1 Pair of incomplete anti tank road blocks on the western approach to Bridge 114 of the Oxford Canal. These may have been deployed as part of the Oxford/ Birmingham defence line.
2 Note, including sketches and photographs.

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Locations
Napton-on-the-Hill (199)
Subjects
Military (222)
Time periods
Modern Age - 1914 to the present (6886)
Alternative reference number
MWA8002

Comments

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    Description incorrectly mentions grand union canal, Bridge 114 is on the Oxford Canal (as per photo description and notes.

    By Richard Stirling (09/04/2024)
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    Not grand union canal , it’s the Oxford canal. Only one block remains.

    By Richard Stirling (12/04/2024)

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