INTERIOR: Access is via the rear door on the ground floor, and there is a transverse anti-ricochet wall across the interior. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. After attending a course on poison gas identification at Leeds University, my colleague and I were appointed Gas Identification Officers for the plant. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. This page was last edited on 26 November 2022, at 19:00. Also, Keighleys motto is By Worth, which fits rather neatly with our name. Stanley and I were hired as temporary civil servants with the title and rank of Experimental Assistant, Grade 3. Former Royal Ordnance Factory GV II One was required to manage the chemistry laboratory and the other to look after the metallographic and metallurgical side of things. We follow all available sources of information and use the information in these sources to create a biography about each person for our archive. What follows is an account of my working life at Steeton during the remainder of WWII. WebThe example at Steeton falls into the latter category, and was part of the defences around the Royal Ordnance Factory. My military service was deferred until I graduated in June1941. These cookies do not store any personal information. Built to defend a former Royal Ordnance Factory in the Second World War. Please do not contact BritishListedBuildings.co.uk for any queries related to any individual listed building, Source Historic England Archive BB98/02592. Aerial view of Ww2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts S of WebAt the factory we made .303 and .5 cases and caps, as well as bullets. Two fire posts also survive as part of the defensive network around the factory. Each wall of the first floor is pierced by a wide double splay embrasure, apart from the rear wall which has two embrasures. During 1942 when peak production was reached some 700 tons of TNT., 1,000 tons of ammonium nitrate and 40 tons of Tetryl were produced every week. Ammonium Nitrate and Tetryl. WebRoyal Ordnance L30. Terracotta tiles on the roof of Saintoft Lodge, Newton-on-Rawcliffe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. An account of my service with the Steeton Home Guard Unit appears in the appendix. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100024900.© British Crown and SeaZone Solutions Limited 2023. The two-storey pillbox and two fire posts at Steeton, Keighley, are designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Explore the many ways you can help to support the incredibly rich and varied heritage. This story has been placed in the following categories. Recollections of Alec V. Lovell working at the Royal Ordnance Factory Steeton Nr. Good breakfasts and evening meals were provided and, together with lunch in the works canteen, we were well nourished. It was located on the banks of the River Wharfe, north-east of the two villages of Boston Spa and Thorp Arch; and four miles south-east of the town of Wetherby, West Yorkshire in England. One of only four known four type 24 two story pillboxes apparently! History of the Second World War: United Kingdom Civil Series, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ROF_Thorp_Arch&oldid=1123978244, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. * Intactness: the pillbox and two fire posts are unaltered and complete I originally applied to English Heritage to see if we could get protection for the three 'Steeton Dump' Royal Ordnance Factory pillboxes. Each wall of the first floor is pierced by a wide double splay embrasure, apart from the rear wall which has two embrasures. A great deal of the work was of a routine nature and it involved quality control on incoming materials. 3. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Location of this list entry and nearby places that are also listed. It produced munitions for both the Army and the Royal Air Force. Accommodation became available in early 1942 in the workers hostel known as Howden Hall. Royal Arsenal Factory No 1. I still have the case I made for my 10 in. The Steeton pillbox is a variant of Type 24 which was designed for a garrison of eight. 9).[1][2]. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. All rights reserved. He was a practical type of man who could turn his hand to anything and he became my valued helper in getting the heat treatment shop operating to a high standard. Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building. It was possible to cycle to Malham at the head of Airedale and to be there within two hours. One of only four known four type 24 two story pillboxes apparently! This required me to leave home at 7.30 a.m. and to return home by about 9.00 p.m. after finishing work at 7.30 p.m. Many thanks for taking the time to do this, it's great to see that just a little effort can bring fantastic results. Father: William Lovell, Professional Baritone and Teacher of Singing We also discuss how to identify the cause and the best treatments for each type of pest. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The ROF site has been described in detail in two articles by Mike Christensen, illustrated with official photographs taken whilst it was still open. REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: I was born in Bradford, Yorkshire and when war was declared I was at Bradford Technical College doing a London External Degree in Chemistry. 22. where I worked on the metallurgical aspects of the plant commencing in July 1941. Our earliest records are of soldiers who fought before the Battle of Waterloo! Having both gone before a Joint Recruiting Board we were assigned to R.O..F. No. During the few weeks we were at Radway Green we were introduced to the type of work we would later be doing at Steeton. This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. Bayonet practice was part of the training. HISTORY: The earliest examples of pillboxes date from the First World War, but the concept was developed in the early stages of the Second World War, when many thousands were built, though only a limited proportion survive. WebRM 2M3NWN9 King George VI being given a tour of inspection of a Royal Ordnance factory and seeing at first-hand the immense effort being put in to produce arms, in this case anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns. There is a wide, internally splayed embrasure on each wall, pre-cast in two pieces, an upper and a lower half. The first floor internal walls are daubed with paint and there is some graffiti, none of original date. Bradford Grammar School: Thornville Preparatory 1928 -1930 A Gannett Company. Having been granted deferment by the Joint Recruiting Board I was interviewed again after graduating and with one of my fellow students, S. C. Mitchell, we were directed to the recently opened Royal Ordnance Factory Number 22 at Steeton, not far from Keighley, Yorkshire. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The blanks were then pressed into a shallow cup, annealed, cleaned and washed ready for the second stage of five drawing operations. The bricks used were Phorpres bricks in English garden wall bond, 23" thick on the pillbox. Plans have recently been submitted for 220 homes on the three fields to the south of Steeton ROF where the three pillboxes are sited. Go Historic ID 685184. 2. All site content is copyright to The Men of Worth Project Community Interest Company from 2007 to the present day, unless otherwise indicated. Join me on my merry trek of old ruins, cinemas, railways and things that just catch my attention around Yorkshire and the UK. Defences of WWII (1996), 157-67. Tel: 01327 226 812. (Off) See how you can help. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. It is in stone and, A large house incorporating earlier material, later used for other purposes. Beneath the embrasure on one side is the entrance, and extending from the wall alongside is a low brick wall with a right angle return facing the entrance. The extractor ring was formed and the shell trimmed to length. It was a medium-sized filling factory (Filling Factory No. 16-DEC-09 STEETON Pillboxes were designed to house artillery or more rarely machine guns, and twelve basic designs were approved by the War Office, though in practice these were often varied according to local considerations. There is a limited amount of modern graffiti. * Intactness: the pillbox and two fire posts are unaltered and complete WebLatitude: 53.8979 / 5353'52"N Longitude: -1.9555 / 157'19"W OS Eastings: 403024 OS Northings: 444633 OS Grid: SE030446 Mapcode National: GBR GRSC.FG Mapcode Global: For any other comments, please Contact Us. The empty cases were filled at specialized explosives plants. KEIGHLEY photographer George A Shore had obviously told everybody to smile, but these workers had good reason to be happy it was the summer of 1945 and the Second World had just ended. My first experience was to receive an electric shock when I touched a metal part of a viscometer I was using. Picture shows the King watching some of the women workers in the factory sorting ammunition. Brown, Burridge, Clarke, Guy, Hellis, Lowry, Ruckley & Thomas: 20th Century Defences in Britain (1996), 66-85 By August, 1945, it was to have made 204 million munition components, including Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. WebSteeton Dump WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory. Each cottage has two, The milestone is on the southwest side of Keighley Road (B6265 road). It is an improved production model of the Royal Ordnance L11 series of rifled tank guns. Dobinson, C.S., Twentieth Century Fortifications in England: Vol II, Anti-Invasion Defences of WWII (1996), 157-67. My work in collaboration with the tool making shop provided me with vital insight into the production of press and cutting tools. GV II This page has been archived and is no longer updated. There were no weekends or days off. They were placed at strategic locations, many along 'stop lines' intended to slow down the progress of an attacking force. I start my new job on monday so will be in touch sometime during the week to arrange a visit. [1] The site was connected to the London & North Eastern Railway A house that was refronted in 1710 and divided into four in the 19th century. Statistics were released after the factory's closure stating that it had produced 204 million munition components, including 63 million shells and 120 million 20mm cases. REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: Engineering - This type of factory produced bomb and shell casings and other metal-based components for all types of munitions. There was a problem with unaccounted-for items and Alf had a message for anyone who might consider helping themselves in his absence. Because there were fewer male occupiers than rooms I was fortunate enough to occupy a twin bedded room in Wharfedale H Block. The laboratory at ROF Steeton was under the direction of a metallurgist, W. F. Cutler, who had been formerly employed at Woolwich Arsenal. Honours Degree in Chemistry with Physics as a subsidiary subject and applied and pure mathematics to the intermediate B.Sc. The ground rises to the south towards the eastern end of the field.The pillbox and fire posts are of brick construction with reinforced concrete roofs and precast concrete embrasures, and the pillbox also has a shuttered concrete first floor. Buildings Scheduled monuments Parks and gardens Battlefields Shipwrecks. For each delivery, samples were taken and the quality checked. The starting salary was 150 p.a. At its peak it employed over 4,000 workers and two thirds were unskilled women, many of whom were drafted there as an alternative to conscription into the armed forces. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I was responsible for ensuring that the metal was free from inclusions which could cause failure during manufacture or use. Part of this facility was a heat treatment department under the control of a former farrier/blacksmith. It takes 60 days for Red Rocket tomatoes to reach maturit, Protect Your Garden Against Leaf Issues with Organic Solutions and Preventative Practices, Leaf issues in the garden can be caused by a variety of factors, from pests to environmental conditions. The Depot, Weedon Bec, Northampton NN7 4PS. WebPopularly known as The Dump, the Royal Ordnance Factory had started production earlier that year. I had immediately applied for a job with a local company and had been referred to the Research Department of the Metal Box Company in London where I took up an appointment in July. The pillbox and fire posts are of brick construction with reinforced concrete roofs and precast concrete embrasures, and the pillbox also has a shuttered concrete first floor. The photograph was supplied by Mr Michael Shearing, of High Spring Garden Lane, Keighley, whose aunt is standing fourth from the right. Grade II Listed Building: Ww2 Pillbox And 2 Fire Posts South Of Former Royal Ordnance Factory. First, it is important to choose the right type of planter and support system for your plants. * Intactness: the pillbox and two fire posts are unaltered and complete We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Working seven days a week continued for about two years and, gradually, it was possible to have Saturday afternoon and Sunday off. The example at Steeton falls into the latter category, and was part of the defences around the Royal Ordnance Factory. Others were built to defend important installations such as airfields or munitions factories. And so we started and slowly succeeded in increasing the number of high quality tools being produced. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Russet mites are a type of pest that can cause damage to leaves, stems, and petioles. We follow all available sources of information and use the information in these sources to create a biography about each person for our archive. ROF Thorp Arch closed down twice: firstly, after the end of the Second World War; and then finally, in April 1958 four years after the end of the Korean War, as a result of planned cuts in the British Army published in the 1957 Defence White Paper. There is a limited amount of modern graffiti. Source Historic England Archive BB83/04456. The success of the plant was vital to the war effort and operated round the clock for almost four years. User contributions are not fact checked and do not represent the official position of Historic England. (Off) Behind the anti-ricochet wall is a hatch to the first floor, accessed by a steel ladder of which only the top 2 rungs survive with a portion of handrail and a guard rail. plus overtime pay. Work on the new Royal Ordnance factory at Wrexham began soon after the outbreak of war in 1939. The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. There is a wide, internally splayed embrasure on each wall, pre-cast in two pieces, an upper and a lower half. Please contact us through our Submit page form to add a person to the archive. United States of America Transportation Corp railw Commonwealth War Graves at Hirst Wood Burial Ground. The National Heritage List for England is a unique register of our country's most significant historic buildings and sites. It is fitted in the turret of the Challenger 2 main battle tank. Brass cartridge cases are susceptible to a form of failure known as Season Cracking in which the shell under certain conditions of storage will fail spontaneously by cracking of the wall. ETA: primer sealant color is correct, and scandinavian/euro would put 7,62, not Below is the official designation for the pillboxes at Steeton in West Yorkshire, courtesy of English Heritage. Google earth edob overlay is now available here. Pillboxes were designed to house artillery or more rarely machine guns, and twelve basic designs were approved by the War Office, though in practice these were often varied according to local considerations. Steeton with Eastburn is a civil parish in the metropolitan borough of the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. In 1945, on the war front the demand for ammunition lessened and this was reflected in a reduction in the activities of ROF Steeton and, eventually, in May 1945 production came abruptly to an end. There are no openings on the ground floor other than the entrance. An update. The roof is c.9" thick. Our Project researches local people from Keighley and the Worth Valley who served the country in wartime. Some of these were produced in quantities measured in millions and hundreds of millions of items. planning permission related to listed buildings or the listing process itself. Its workforce was brought in by special trains and buses from 62 towns and villages in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Of course working in that environment one met some great characters. The Royal Ordnance Factory at Steeton Dump was built from scratch in late 1940 and began production in early 1941. Routine Testing of Samples from all Stages of Production. Discover and use our high-quality applied research to support the protection and management of the historic environment. Construction work on Thorp Arch began on 18 May 1940 and the completion date was scheduled for the end of July 1941. Dobinson, C.S., Twentieth Century Fortifications in England: Vol II, Anti-Invasion Defences of WWII (1996), 157-67REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: Fifth Draw and Ironing of the Wall of the Component. This patent covers not only the Grub's Mystery Green, but also Brads Atomic Grape and Barrys Crazy Cherry. It was not until more than a year had elapsed that our respective grades and pay were upgraded and this as a result of our intention to leave ROF Steeton and join a branch of the armed forces. WebRoyal Ordnance Factory Leeds, first opened in December 1915 and first opened as an ROF in January 1936, it was one of a number of Royal Ordnance Factories created at the start of the Second World War. It is believed to have had 619 buildings.[2]. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Please report any comments that break our rules. This was designed, primarily for women workers, and was situated in Silsden, about two miles north of the plant. We are also researching conscientious objectors from the area. The workshop where metallographic samples were prepared required three people and there was a fourth assistant responsible for the preparation of tensile specimens. The factory was protected by a defensive group of pillboxes and plans may have been made to extend these but the war came to an end before this could happen. They were placed at strategic locations, many along 'stop lines' intended to slow down the progress of an attacking force. BritishListedBuildings.co.uk is an independent online resource and is not associated with any government department. Read the Enriching the List Terms and Conditions. Engineering Factory First opened as a munitions factory in December 1915 First opened as an ROF January 1936 One of a number of Royal Ordnance [1] The parish contains the villages of Steeton and Eastburn and the surrounding area. This compact, bushy plant produces bright red tomatoes that ripen early in the season. Written by Nick Catford on 27 November 2003. After WW1 the Ordnance industry in Britain was gradually dismantled with only a handful of facilities remaining in production by the late 1930s. However with the threat of war, rapid rearmament took place from 1938 with 44 Royal Ordnance factories being built consisting of three main types: The objective of the Steeton laboratory was to control the quality of the materials used in the manufacture of the various end products. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. It fell to my lot, at the age of 21 to address this problem with its complex industrial overtones. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. WW2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts south of Former Royal Ordnance Factory. WebBirtley is the home of the Royal Ordnance Factory, ROF Birtley and the Komatsu Heavy Engineering Company, which operates from the previous premises of Birtley Iron Works (opened in 1827, which became premises of the Caterpillar Company in the mid-20th century). The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not contact the editor here. But, above all, it was having the direct experience of being part of an organisation comprising people drawn together by wartime circumstances, collaborating and making ROF Steeton the vital producer it became of 20 mm shells for the war effort. The brass blanks were first annealed in a continuous rotary, electrically heated, Birlec furnace, followed by pickling in concentrated sulphuric acid, washing and drying. There were 16 such sites around the country and Risley was known as Filling Factory No. This vital test was carried out as a routine measure. Both these branches of the Ordnance moved up to Woolwich Common in the later Georgian period. The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. It is, The church is in stone with a stone slate roof, and is in, A large house in stone that has a stone slate roof with, The Sunday school is in stone, and has a stone slate roof with, A house, later a nursing home, in stone, with, There are two gateways flanked by walls. Using an old browser means that some parts of our website might not work correctly. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. WebWW2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts South of Former Royal Ordnance Factory is a Grade II listed building in Steeton, Bradford, England. Because we were eligible for overtime pay we clocked on and off on arrival and departure at the works. HP10 9TY. Part of the Alfred Newton and Sons collection. It appears that this patent is exclusive to the Russian Federation, with exporting to Belarus and K-stan and importing from Germany being allowed. WebSteeton with Eastburn is a civil parish in the metropolitan borough of the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. This operation was carried out in horizontal presses in which the thickness of the wall of the component was reduced to its specified thickness. View source. It was dangerous work for all concerned. There were, however, a significant number of young women from The Irish Republic. Others were built to defend important installations such as airfields or munitions factories. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. (Off) * Rarity: the pillbox is an extremely rare example of a two-storey Type 24 pillbox from the Second World War, one of only four known surviving examples For me the Home Guard experience was an excellent one. For any other issue or if you need help, please email: Our website works best with the latest version of the browsers below, unfortunately your browser is not supported. Please report any comments that break our rules. 400 jobs at the Royal Ordnance factory in Birtley. It is in stone and, The milestone is on the south side of Keighley Road (B6265 road). will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry. Keighley June 1941 July 1945, Date of Birth: 21st. 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