A planning application has been submitted to Bradford Council concerning a rare Second World War pillbox, standing in part of Redrow Homes’ Thornhill Road development. The application includes cleaning the pillbox - one of four left in the UK, according to reports - fitting shutters on doors and windows to make the property safe for the public, and erecting information boards. It is understood that the site was originally used as an anti-aircraft gun emplacement during the war.
A planning application has been submitted to Bradford Council concerning a rare Second World War pillbox, standing in part of Redrow Homes’ Thornhill Road development. The application includes cleaning the pillbox - one of four left in the UK, according to reports - fitting shutters on doors and windows to make the property safe for the public, and erecting information boards. The pillbox was deemed a Grade II-listed building in 2010 by English Heritage.