A planning application has been submitted to Bradford Council concerning a rare Second World War pillbox , located in part of Redrow Homes ’ Thornhill Road development . All three were built as defences for the village’s Royal Ordnance Factory and manned by a factory-based Home Guard unit. The application includes cleaning the pillbox - one of four left in the UK , according to reports - putting shutters on doors and windows to make the property safe for the public , and erecting information boards . The building was deemed a Grade II - listed building in 1992 by English Heritage .
A planning application has been submitted to Bradford Council concerning a rare Second World War pillbox , located in part of Redrow Homes ’ Thornhill Road development . The application includes cleaning the pillbox - one of four left in the UK , according to reports - putting shutters on doors and windows to make the property safe for the public , and erecting information boards . The building was deemed a Grade II - listed building in 1992 by English Heritage .