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Lancashire

The main invasion threat was from a German occupation of Ireland. The flat sandy beaches of Lancashire were viewed as ideal landing grounds. The Leeds Liverpool canal was fortified because of the proximity to the coast some seven miles to the west and defence positions were sited along its east banks. This was known as the Leeds Liverpool canal Stop Line. Further defences were built at crossing points on other waterways throughout west Lancashire.

 

Recommended local books on World War 2

Lancashire 1939-1945 The Secret War.

Manchester at War.

Military Airfields of Northern England

 

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Leeds Liverpool Canal Pillbox

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Slipway Inn Buscough

Farmers Arms Burscough

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A tooth!

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Cyllinder Road Block

Q Site

Q-site

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Fortified Buidling

Formby type 28a pillbox

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interior

interior

Side view

Rochdale pillbox

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This is the side view.

Rochdale Pillbox

Turton Pillbox

This is the view from the road.

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Turton, Lancs Pillbox

Heysham type 23

Heysham 23

Heysham type 23

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