Kop barriers and Tank traps - RedPassion.co.uk

Inside Left · 9th April 2021, 11.04:59

I note that some fans are still obtaining barriers for their kop memories.

I wonder what will happen to the war time concrete tank traps that help support the south bank of the kop? They are a true historical feature and would have been constructed locally for use by engineers and Home Guard.

At the time the Kop was restructured the traps were rolled in and built up to support the varied rubble which is now the terrace.

An old fan once said to be that it would be wonderful if a handful were saved and situation nearby - maybe in sculptural arrangement - as a memorial to those difficult times that the town, club, supporters and staff endured. Maybe designed within the Gateway Scheme.

C'mon the Town.

benwilliams · 9th April 2021, 11.49:16

Nice idea assuming not too difficult or costly
Posted via mobile theme

northwalian dragon · 9th April 2021, 11.53:40

Fantastic idea!

Mr Waldo · 9th April 2021, 11.55:39

Really interesting; I always thought they looked beefed up reinforcements. Thanks for sharing the info. We should protect a sample at least.

RHYLRED · 9th April 2021, 12.05:42

Maybe cut them into disc's and use them on a concourse.

Prodigal Dragon · 9th April 2021, 12.24:30

Thought this was the latest coaching waffle we seem to adopt.

It would be nice if both can be incorporated into the new design to remind us of our history.

jarko · 9th April 2021, 12.51:32

Brilliant concept , would really like to see this to its fruition.

Huffy · 9th April 2021, 13.03:02

I have always wondered where the round tank traps were moved from ?

Been a bit of an amateur historian of WW2 ,were they defense traps from RAF Wrexham maybe ? Not too far to move them and a possibility !

Here is a page that shows them in locations in Lancs
Road Blocks and tank traps and dragon's teeth from WW2 Lancashire

I agree that a sympathetic arrangement somewhere , would be a great idea

Quay Red · 9th April 2021, 15.04:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huffy

I have always wondered where the round tank traps were moved from ?

Been a bit of an amateur historian of WW2 ,were they defense traps from RAF Wrexham maybe ? Not too far to move them and a possibility !

Here is a page that shows them in locations in Lancs
Road Blocks and tank traps and dragon's teeth from WW2 Lancashire

I agree that a sympathetic arrangement somewhere , would be a great idea

Could be drilled to form flag bases at the new Kop entrance with a plaque to show their history.

9th April 2021, 11.04:59	#1-0 (permalink)
Inside Left Due a Testimonial Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Kop barriers and Tank traps I note that some fans are still obtaining barriers for their kop memories. I wonder what will happen to the war time concrete tank traps that help support the south bank of the kop? They are a true historical feature and would have been constructed locally for use by engineers and Home Guard. At the time the Kop was restructured the traps were rolled in and built up to support the varied rubble which is now the terrace. An old fan once said to be that it would be wonderful if a handful were saved and situation nearby - maybe in sculptural arrangement - as a memorial to those difficult times that the town, club, supporters and staff endured. Maybe designed within the Gateway Scheme. C'mon the Town.

9th April 2021, 11.49:16	#2-0 (permalink)
benwilliams Taking coaching badges Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Kop barriers and Tank traps Nice idea assuming not too difficult or costly Posted via mobile theme

9th April 2021, 11.53:40	#3-0 (permalink)
northwalian dragon Due a Testimonial Joined: Jan 2010 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Kop barriers and Tank traps Fantastic idea!

9th April 2021, 11.55:39	#4-0 (permalink)
Mr Waldo Squad Player (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Jan 2011 Racecourse Spot: Mold Rd Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Kop barriers and Tank traps Really interesting; I always thought they looked beefed up reinforcements. Thanks for sharing the info. We should protect a sample at least.

9th April 2021, 12.05:42	#5-0 (permalink)
RHYLRED Taking coaching badges (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Dec 2007 Racecourse Spot: Bamfords/excutive. Real Name: Les. Twitter: @	Re: Kop barriers and Tank traps Maybe cut them into disc's and use them on a concourse.

9th April 2021, 12.24:30	#6-0 (permalink)
Prodigal Dragon Printing My Own Banknotes (info 1 & 2) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale/Wrexham Lager Stand Centre Section Real Name: Kevin Wynn Twitter: @	Re: Kop barriers and Tank traps Thought this was the latest coaching waffle we seem to adopt. It would be nice if both can be incorporated into the new design to remind us of our history. __________________ UP THE TOWN! Those are my principles, and if you don't like them.... well, I have others. GROUCHO MARX

9th April 2021, 12.51:32	#7-0 (permalink)
jarko Club Captain Joined: Sep 2015 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Kop barriers and Tank traps Brilliant concept , would really like to see this to its fruition.

9th April 2021, 13.03:02	#8-0 (permalink)
Huffy Due a Testimonial (info 1 & 2) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale Kop end Real Name: Rip Van Winkle Twitter: @" what do you expect from a pig except a grunt "	Re: Kop barriers and Tank traps I have always wondered where the round tank traps were moved from ? Been a bit of an amateur historian of WW2 ,were they defense traps from RAF Wrexham maybe ? Not too far to move them and a possibility ! Here is a page that shows them in locations in Lancs Road Blocks and tank traps and dragon's teeth from WW2 Lancashire I agree that a sympathetic arrangement somewhere , would be a great idea __________________ Down with this sort of thing!!!