12/09/1998 One of the road blocks constructed by Northamptonshire County Council by mid-July 1940, on behalf of the South Midlands Area Command. It was constructed on a site approved by the CRE Oxford District. The carriageway was not permanently blocked but steel stanchions and/or sand bags and lump stone were provided in order to close the road quickly in the event of an emergency. For further information see SRF.
Anti Tank Vertical Rail
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Anti Tank Vertical RailOn Banbury to Brackley road (A422) , 100yds E of Overthorpe Hall.OtherUnknownRemovedBunkerAtlashistorical bunkermilitary heritage