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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Eight World War One pillboxes are Grade II listed
A rare semi-circular bunker-like structure is among eight World War One pillboxes in Norfolk that have been granted Grade II listed status. The concrete buildings were built in Norfolk between 1916 and 1918, designed to protect a stretch of English coast from a potential German sea invasion, including the semi-circular one at Bacton Wood. They still have their original steel doors, gun loop shutters and white-painted interiors, according to Historic England. Its East of England regional director Tony Calladine said they were "a reminder of a time when determined communities prepared to defend Britain during the Great War". Listed buildings are buildings of special architectural or historic interest with legal protection. All but one of the newly-listed pillboxes are in the North Walsham area and they are: Two defending the Common Road and Bradfield Beck crossing point at Bradfield Common A rare semi-circular pillbox at Bacton Wood, guarding a canal bridge Two circular pillboxes at White Horse Common at the Edbridge Mill crossing Two either side of Bacton Road, Little London, defending the canal bridge The final pillbox is another circular one at Wayford Bridge, near Stalham. The pillboxes were positioned along the River Ant and the North Walsham & Dilham Canal - waterways that could provided further defence in The Broads. They are all slightly inland and were part of a network of pillboxes which were designed to "provide a barrier to invading enemy troops", said Mr Calladine. Pillboxes were generally camouflaged against the landscape to hide the occupants from enemy view. Most were installed with small holes in the walls called loopholes where weapons could be fired from. The first pillboxes were built by the German army on the Western Front, but as the threat of invasion increased in Britain, they began appearing along the east coast of. "The listing of these pillboxes recognises their historic significance and exceptional durability," Mr Calladine added. Historic England hopes people will add their photographs and drawings of the pillboxes and share their stories to its Missing Pieces Project. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More on this story D-Day training pillbox converted into home for bats Former helter-skelter among new listed buildings Storms unearth sand-filled World War Two pillbox World War Two defences emerge from UK beach Related internet links Historic England
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
World War One pillboxes in Norfolk listed by Historic England
A rare semi-circular bunker-like structure is among eight World War One pillboxes in Norfolk that have been granted Grade II listed concrete buildings were built in Norfolk between 1916 and 1918, designed to protect a stretch of English coast from a potential German sea invasion, including the semi-circular one at Bacton still have their original steel doors, gun loop shutters and white-painted interiors, according to Historic East of England regional director Tony Calladine said they were "a reminder of a time when determined communities prepared to defend Britain during the Great War". Listed buildings are buildings of special architectural or historic interest with legal but one of the newly-listed pillboxes are in the North Walsham area and they are: Two defending the Common Road and Bradfield Beck crossing point at Bradfield CommonA rare semi-circular pillbox at Bacton Wood, guarding a canal bridgeTwo circular pillboxes at White Horse Common at the Edbridge Mill crossingTwo either side of Bacton Road, Little London, defending the canal bridgeThe final pillbox is another circular one at Wayford Bridge, near pillboxes were positioned along the River Ant and the North Walsham & Dilham Canal - waterways that could provided further defence in The Broads. They are all slightly inland and were part of a network of pillboxes which were designed to "provide a barrier to invading enemy troops", said Mr Calladine. Pillboxes were generally camouflaged against the landscape to hide the occupants from enemy were installed with small holes in the walls called loopholes where weapons could be fired first pillboxes were built by the German army on the Western Front, but as the threat of invasion increased in Britain, they began appearing along the east coast of."The listing of these pillboxes recognises their historic significance and exceptional durability," Mr Calladine added. Historic England hopes people will add their photographs and drawings of the pillboxes and share their stories to its Missing Pieces Project. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
South Wales Argus
19-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Calladine bursting with pride despite France loss
England captain Lucy Calladine was bursting with pride with her teammates' efforts despite falling to a 52-39 loss against France in their final match of the 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series. France ran in eight scores during the gripping encounter in Caerphilly, but England gave as good as they got and scored six tries of their own through Amelia MacDougall, Grace Clifford, Lucie Sams, Calladine, Sophie McQueen and Zara Green. The result also represented a marked improvement from 12 months ago in Italy when France downed the U20 Red Roses 72-21. And Calladine, who plays domestically for Loughborough Lightning in Premiership Women's Rugby, said the nature of her team's performance made it feel like they'd won. The results from the final day of #U6NSummerSeries action 🤩 — Six Nations Under-20s (@SixNationsU20) July 17, 2025 'I'm so proud,' she said. 'That scoreline is the closest it's ever been [against France] during the whole four years I've been involved. I'm so proud of the girls. They all worked so incredibly hard and it's a win in our eyes.' England beat Scotland 31-17 in their opening Women's Summer Series game before coming from 15-0 down at half-time against Italy to win 36-20 in their second. It means they finished alongside Ireland who also won two of their matches. Calladine explained she'd enjoyed being able to lead her team during the competition in Wales and hinted there is more to come from her side. 'This team makes it incredibly easy for me to be captain,' she continued. 'They're all so kind, so caring and they work incredibly hard for each other. Honestly, I couldn't ask for more from a team. What they do makes it so easy for me. We had a great two wins and obviously this [result] doesn't reflect how good we are as a team.' This has been the second incarnation of the Women's Summer Series, a tournament designed to give U20s players the opportunity to play more competitive rugby to help with their development. Calladine was grateful that her and her contemporaries had been given a platform to show what they could do. '[This tournament is] massive, especially with the World Cup coming up,' she added. 'It just shows you how cool the talent is coming forward. It's important to play these games, especially against the likes of France, because it just makes us a better team, and it makes for exciting rugby. 'More people are coming every year to watch. I've been doing it for three or four years now and the crowds have just got bigger and bigger. We always talk about how can we leave the shirt in the best place and I think we've done that today, so I'm really happy.' Discover the future of international rugby at the 2025 Women's Summer Series – where rising stars shine. Follow the action live at and on Instagram @u20sixnations.
BBC News
27-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Soham church restoration project could take it off risk register
Thousands of pounds have been put into helping restore a church and have it "thriving once again". St Andrew's Church in Soham, Cambridgeshire, was awarded £315,000 to progress plans to restore the building and involve young people in learning heritage site had been on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register since 2018 due to the poor condition of the roof as well as a danger of falling masonry - and Calladine, East of England Regional Director, Historic England, said the money was not only invested in the church's restoration, but would also create opportunities for young people to develop vital skills. The 12th Century church hosted the 1792 marriage of Olaudah Equiano, a freed slave whose autobiography was crucial to the abolitionist 2018, it was placed on the At Risk register and plans were being developed to repair its lead roofs, replace rotten timber and carry out stonework repairs to the tower.A major restoration project was planned with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England, including specialist surveys and piloting activities with local community Church said it would apply for a full grant of £2.8m at a later date, which could see work carried out in 2027. Rev Eleanor Whalley, the Vicar of Soham, said: "Both the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England told us they'd been impressed by St Andrew's Church's existing partnerships with Soham's schools, local businesses and professionals working within the heritage buildings sector, and by the activities we host during Black History Month."Soham is a fantastic place in which to live and work, and we hope this project will build on these links."The St Andrew's project also aimed to inspire careers in heritage skills like stonemasonry, carpentry, leadwork and blacksmithing at Soham Village Calladine said: "Together, we're not only investing in the church's restoration but creating opportunities for young people to develop vital skills, inspiring the next generation of craftspeople and strengthening community bonds."I look forward to seeing this important Grade I listed building thriving once again at the heart of its community." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
19-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jumbo water tower in Colchester receives Historic England funding
England's largest municipal water tower has received extra funding to help secure its 40m (about 130ft) tall structure, known as "Jumbo", has towered above Colchester High Street since 1883 but has been on the at-risk register for the past 30 has already received an £8m grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and £1.1m from the government amid plans to reopen it as a destination Hall, chair of North Essex Heritage, the site's leaseholders, said a "fantastic, accessible heritage asset" was being created for the city. Historic England announced the latest funding of £550,000 on Wednesday. The Grade II* listed tower was built using about 1.25 million bricks and 142 tonnes (142,000kg) of iron in opened a year later, providing Colchester with reliable, clean water for more than a century until has stood empty since then, suffering what volunteers said was "significant deterioration".Cracks have emerged on its cast iron water tank and roof leaks have led to timber Essex Heritage secured a 150-year lease for the building in December 2021 and outlined plans to reopen it as a heritage and events venue. Mr Hall said the latest funding "significantly closes the gap" in paying for the restoration project, which is expected to take several years to complete."It will provide Colchester with a fantastic accessible heritage asset, adding to Colchester's attraction as a city and tourist destination," he Calladine, from Historic England, added that the revitalised tower would boost the city's economy "for years to come". Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
