Morpeth, Northumberland World War 2 Loopholed Wall Anti-Invasion Defences.


At Morpeth this loopholed wall still covers the Telford Bridge which was in 1940 the old A1 main road from Scotland. NZ 201 858

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A side view of the loophole.


This shows the field of fire from the wall. It formed part of the Northern Command: River Wansbeck Stop Line - The line runs from the coast inland along the River Wansbeck and was developed as a demolition belt. (Photos Dave Brown)


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