Site record MDR14917 - Site of former defence building, Dyche Lane
Type and Period (1)
- DEFENCE WORK (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Concrete flat roof with evidence of a metal ladder fitted to the wall leading out to the roof. On the roof are features indicative of fittings for machinery. There are 15cm diameter pipes leading to the outside, the left hand one above floor level and a right hand one at floor level. None of the local inhabitants have been able to confirm what this structure was used for during the war, but have indicated that it was used as a pig-sty and a chicken shelter in recent years. From the roof are good views over Sheffield, implying that the structure was ideally sited for wartime defences. (1)
Upon review no remains of a building are visible on either LiDAR or aerial photography. (2026)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR22706 Unpublished document: Staunton, P & Toomey, S. 2006. Coal Aston Field Survey Report 2002-2006.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3659 8020 (12m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DRONFIELD, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3604
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Record last edited
Nov 4 2026 9:59AM