Work on the new Royal Ordnance factory at Wrexham began soon after the outbreak of war in 1939. This is a list of Royal Ordnance Factories . Royal Arsenal Factory No 1. Royal Small Arms Factory Factory No 2. Royal Powder Mill Factory No 31. ROF Birtley. ROF Bishopton; Explosive ROF (3 factories). ROF Blackburn. ROF Blackpool; SAA Factory. ROF Brackla; Filling Factory No. 11. ROF Bridgend; Filling Factory No. 2. 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. 3. Terracotta tiles on the roof of Saintoft Lodge, Newton-on-Rawcliffe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. They were placed at strategic locations, many along 'stop lines' intended to slow down the progress of an attacking force. These people included P C Gray, a mathematician who had been at Pyestock Cove with Whittle the inventor of the jet engine. The embrasures are pre-cast, consisting of four parts; sill, two jambs and lintel, and have a wider internal splay than the external. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Because there were fewer male occupiers than rooms I was fortunate enough to occupy a twin bedded room in Wharfedale H Block. Royal Powder Mill The two-storey pillbox and two fire posts at Steeton, Keighley, are recommended for designation at Grade II for the following principal reasons: Bradford Technical College We are also researching conscientious objectors from the area. Former Royal Ordnance Factory GV II Use of this data is subject to Terms and Conditions. The roof is c.9" thick. In spite of this and the loss of a cargo of automatic multi-spindle lathes from the USA, by the end of 1942 the plant was operating round the clock and production was high. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. For any other comments, please Contact Us. If you would like to work with us or join our Project, please visit our Contact page under About in the menus at the top of this page. Location of this list entry and nearby places that are also listed. referenced. Listed Building ID 1393602 view listed building data. The Steeton pillbox is a variant of Type 24 which was designed for a garrison of eight. Mother: Ethel Lovell, Nee Peel, Teacher of Pianoforte. This was under the control of a Company Sergeant Major from the West Riding Regiment (Duke of Wellingtons) Halifax headquarters. The objective of the Steeton laboratory was to control the quality of the materials used in the manufacture of the various end products. 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. ROF Swynnerton became filling factory No. 5, one of 18 similar facilities. Construction commenced in 1939 with production starting in the summer of 1940 and by early 1941 5000 people were employed there. By the summer this had increased to 15,000 reaching a peak of 18,000 in the summer of 1942. WW2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts south of We have since expanded our research to include everyone from Keighley and the Worth Valley who served in wartime and are currently focussing on women in the Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment who were mostly nurses. On a regular basis there would be entertainment on Fridays in the works canteen. b) Metallurgical and metallographic work. Soon after arriving, volunteers were invited to join the Home Guard and to be trained. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Two fire posts also survive as part of the defensive network around the factory. Listed on the National Heritage List for England. WebAcademy was founded. The samples to metallographic testing were sectioned and polished in the workshop attached to the laboratory and then the surface etched and the grain structure revealed for control examination. SOURCES This photo may not represent the current condition of the site, Find out more about Heritage Apprenticeships. BritishListedBuildings.co.uk is an independent online resource and is not associated with any government department. It produced munitions for both the Army and the Royal Air Force. Committed To The Study & Preservation Of 20th Century United Kingdom & International Pillboxes & Anti-Invasion Defences. INTERIOR: Inside the western post (fire post 2), on the north wall is a wooden batten which would have supported a shelf for a telephone. The first step was to learn something about the heat treatment of alloy tool steels. Go Historic ID 685184. * Intactness: the pillbox and two fire posts are unaltered and complete It is in stone and, The milestone is on the southwest side of Skipton Road (B6265 road). There was a crisis in the recovery levels of tools during heat-treatment with almost 100% of production being scrapped. 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. * 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 The laboratory at ROF Steeton was under the direction of a metallurgist, W. F. Cutler, who had been formerly employed at Woolwich Arsenal. I still have the case I made for my 10 in. There is a wide, internally splayed embrasure on each wall, pre-cast in two pieces, an upper and a lower half. June 1920 Samples were taken from all stages of production and submitted to metallographic examination and to hardness testing using the Vickers Pyramidal number system. The ground rises to the south towards the eastern end of the field. ETA: primer sealant color is correct, and scandinavian/euro would put 7,62, not 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. * Group Value: the pillbox and two fire posts form a group of defensive structures guarding a Royal Ordnance Factory. EXTERIOR: The pillbox is a two-storey variant of a Type 24 design, a hexagonal design with the rear wall expanded to accommodate two rifle loopholes rather than one. THIS group of office staff on the eve of a wartime Christmas is unusual in that they were photographed in the Royal Ordnance Factory at Steeton, where, for security reasons, photographs were not supposed to be taken! 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. WW2 PILLBOX AND 2 FIRE POSTS SOUTH OF FORMER ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORY, PARKWAY, Listed on the National Heritage List for England. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The hardness of finished cartridge cases at intervals along their entire length was determined and the results plotted in graphical form against the control levels. The factory has largely been replaced with later structures, though some original buildings appear to survive amid the later industrial buildings on the site. 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. These cookies do not store any personal information. WebAt the factory we made .303 and .5 cases and caps, as well as bullets. The anti-ricochet wall continues up through the first floor to the roof. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. They manufactured 204 million munition components. The Royal Ordnance Factory at Steeton Dump was built from scratch in late 1940 and began production in early 1941. WebLocation map of Ww2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts S of Former Royal Ordnance Factory, Steeton with Eastburn, England. WebRoyal Ordnance Factories ( ROFs) was the collective name of the UK government's munitions factories in and after World War II. The Royal Ordnance Factory at Steeton Dump was built from scratch in late 1940 and began production in early 1941. In this article, we explore the possibility of russet mites, thrips, spider mites, and other causes of leaf damage. Russet mites are a type of pest that can cause damage to leaves, stems, and petioles. "The Dump" even ran it's own farm of seven acres, raising pigs and producing vegetables for consumption in the works canteen. The Depot, Weedon Bec, Northampton NN7 4PS. Other parts are used to house the Northern Reading Room, Northern Listening Service and Document Supply Centre of the British Library. WebList entry 1393602. This copy shows the entry on 01-Mar-2023 at 12:33:42. We also discuss how to identify the cause and the best treatments for each type of pest. For me the Home Guard experience was an excellent one. The plant was designed to be defended and there was a system of Block Houses at strategic points around the perimeter At the centre of the site there was an armoury and a secure store for rifles and grenades. contact the editor here. read more on the Staff who worked there. I specially remember Alf who ran Alfs Store from which the machinists could borrow specific pieces of equipment in return for surrendering a token. We follow all available sources of information and use the information in these sources to create a biography about each person for our archive. Source Historic England Archive BB98/02592. The example at Steeton falls into the latter category, and was part of the defences around the Royal Ordnance Factory. ROF Steeton was an outstation of Woolwich Arsenal and, together with Radway Green in Cheshire, was devoted to the production of 20 mm and .5 in., calibre brass cartridge cases and projectiles. WebTypes of Royal Ordnance Factories (ROFs) 1. Office staff at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Steeton, in Christmas 1941. This story has been placed in the following categories. The convener was happy that the problems were solved by non-Union men but could not acknowledge that one of their own members had failed! The photograph was supplied by Mr Michael Shearing, of High Spring Garden Lane, Keighley, whose aunt is standing fourth from the right. WebWW2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts South of Former Royal Ordnance Factory is a Grade II listed building in Steeton, Bradford, England. WebList of Royal Ordnance Factories. The material for cartridge case production was cartridge brass 70/30 copper/ zinc composition. It appears that this patent is exclusive to the Russian Federation, with exporting to Belarus and K-stan and importing from Germany being allowed. Most of the content on this site is created by our users, who are members of the The Home Guard Company at ROF Steeton formed an essential part of the security system and was under the command of a retired army major who was also head of the works security. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Stanley Mitchell was an enthusiastic and extremely competent analytical chemist and it was natural that he would choose to be responsible for the chemical analysis. REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: Aerial view of Ww2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts S of Inspection department workers at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Steeton KEIGHLEY photographer George A Shore had obviously told everybody to smile, but these If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Editors' Code of Practice. The susceptibility of a particular batch to this kind of failure can be assessed by the mercurous nitrate test. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. HP10 9TY. Music While You Work was broadcast twice a day in the production shops and was very popular. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to By August, 1945, it was to have made 204 million munition components, including Defences of WWII (1996), 157-67. Concluding Thoughts, The experience gained at ROF Steeton during the war making cartridge cases was to prove of great value in my later career in the can making and packaging industries. Faber slide rule. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The embrasures are pre- Join me on my merry trek of old ruins, cinemas, railways and things that just catch my attention around Yorkshire and the UK. Please contact us through our Submit page form to add a person to the archive. Our Project researches local people from Keighley and the Worth Valley who served the country in wartime. SOURCES Former Royal Ordnance Factory. This was designed, primarily for women workers, and was situated in Silsden, about two miles north of the plant. 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. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. This was in the form of a message pinned to the door. Its workforce was brought in by special trains and buses from 62 towns and villages in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Plans have recently been submitted for 220 homes on the three fields to the south of Steeton ROF where the three pillboxes are sited. Bit of an update on the work so far and plans for the future. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Recollections of Alec V. Lovell working at the Royal Ordnance Factory Steeton Nr. [1] The site was connected to the London & North Eastern Railway line, which was used in its construction and then for supplying raw materials to the factory and for transporting away filled munitions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Below is the official designation for the pillboxes at Steeton in West Yorkshire, courtesy of English Heritage. Dobinson, C.S., Twentieth Century Fortifications in England: Vol II, Anti-Invasion Defences of WWII (1996), 157-67. Grade II listed pillboxes in the middle of a housing estate in Steeton! These cookies do not store any personal information. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. * Intactness: the pillbox and two fire posts are unaltered and complete Please report any comments that break our rules. WebThe Royal Ordnance Factory Bishopton (ROF) was opened during World War II on farm land, acquired. 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. There is a third pillbox which I have yet contact the editor here. At its peak the Steeton "Dump" employed more than 4,000, two-thirds of whom were women drafted in as an alternative to conscription into the armed services. Most of the operatives were from local towns. The factory has British Listed Buildings is a Good Stuff website. My main form of recreation was cycling and hill walking. * Rarity: the pillbox is an extremely rare example of a two storey Type 24 pillbox from the Second World War, one of only 4 known surviving examples The first floor internal walls are daubed with paint and there is some graffiti, none of original date. Ammonium Nitrate and Tetryl. All government data published here 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. There were no weekends or days off. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. 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. Duke of Wellingtons West Riding Regiment. The starting salary was 150 p.a. They are a great For those remaining it was chaos. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Father: William Lovell, Professional Baritone and Teacher of Singing There is a limited amount of modern graffiti. A Gannett Company. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Also, Keighleys motto is By Worth, which fits rather neatly with our name. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The ROF site has been described in detail in two articles by Mike Christensen, illustrated with official photographs taken whilst it was still open. When we started researching in 2001, we found only names of men on local memorials and as we felt their sacrifice had worth and most of them lived around the river Worth we felt the name was apt. Early in 1945 it was clear that invasion of Great Britain was unlikely and in May the unit was stood down and the uniforms and equipment were handed in. Editors' Code of Practice. During the few weeks we were at Radway Green we were introduced to the type of work we would later be doing at Steeton. WebBuilt to defend a former Royal Ordnance Factory in the Second World War. It is in stone and, The milestone is on the south side of Keighley Road (B6265 road). #ww2 #pillbox #steeton #royalordnancefactory #incongruous #yorkshire #steetonpillbox #pillbox, A post shared by John | Exploration and history (@merrytrek) on Jun 23, 2019 at 2:48pm PDT, Royal Ordnance Factory Pillboxes at Steeton. INTERIOR: Access is via the rear door on the ground floor, and there is a transverse anti-ricochet wall across the interior. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not This page was last edited on 26 November 2022, at 19:00. * Group Value: the pillbox and two fire posts form a group of defensive structures guarding a Royal Ordnance Factory, identified in the national selection criteria as a valid claim to special interest. The finishing operations involved forming the indent in preparation for the forming of the cavity for the detonator cap. Pillboxes were designed to house artillery or more rarely machine This involved two distinct categories of work:-, a) Chemical analysis [1] The parish contains the villages of Steeton and Eastburn and the surrounding area. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. This arrived in two forms blanks, and strips from which the blanks were stamped. There was a handicraft room with facilities for doing leatherwork under the direction of a lady named Miss Crawley. A pillbox and two fire posts, sited in a field to the south of a former Royal Ordnance Factory, the fire posts in the south-west (fire post 2) and south-east (fire post 1) corners of the field and the pillbox nearer to the factory to the east. WebRoyal Ordnance Factory Wrexham. Others were built to defend important installations such as airfields or munitions factories. Excellent. Comments have been closed on this article. Until privatisation in 1987 they were the responsibility of the Ministry of Supply and later the Ministry of Defence . All site content is copyright to The Men of Worth Project Community Interest Company from 2007 to the present day, unless otherwise indicated. The places on the list are protected by law and most are not open to the public. They were placed at strategic locations, many along 'stop lines' intended to slow down the progress of an attacking force. Some of these were produced in quantities measured in millions and hundreds of millions of items. Royal Ordnance Factory. 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. * Rarity: the pillbox is an extremely rare example of a two storey Type 24 pillbox from the Second World War, one of only 4 known surviving examples Built to defend a former Royal Ordnance Factory in the Second World War. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}535458N 11908W / 53.916N 1.319W / 53.916; -1.319 Our Project researches local people from Keighley and the Worth Valley who served the country in wartime. W F Cutler bought Vol. Of great help was a former foreman in a textile mill named Harry Thornber. WebRoyal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley: United Kingdom: ROF (M) Royal Ordnance Factory Maltby: United Kingdom: B: The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited: United Kingdom: M47C: Birmingham Small Arms Factory (Shirley) United Kingdom: Longbranch: Longbranch Arsenal: Canada: US PROPERTY : Savage Arms: U.S. POF: It is believed to have had 619 buildings.[2]. There is a wide, internally splayed embrasure on each wall, pre-cast in two pieces, an upper and a lower half. 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. WebRoyal Ordnance L30. Part of this facility was a heat treatment department under the control of a former farrier/blacksmith. (Special London External B Sc Degree in Chemistry). WebSteeton with Eastburn, Bradford, BD20 II Barn 15 Metres North East of Eastburn House Steeton with Eastburn, Bradford, BD20 II Eastburn House Steeton with Eastburn, Bradford, BD20 II WW2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts South of Former Royal Ordnance Factory Steeton with Eastburn, Bradford, BD20 II Milestone to Front of Number 52 10 Keighley Road, Steeton with Eastburn (1267351)", "Steeton Hall, the Low Hall, Steeton with Eastburn (1223334)", "Church of St. Stephen and attached wall and entrance gate-piers and gates, Steeton with Eastburn (1223337)", "Victoria Tower (or Steeton Tower) and adjoining wall, Steeton with Eastburn (1223330)", "Steeton Manor including balustrade and steps, Steeton with Eastburn (1223333)", "St. Stephen's Sunday School, Steeton with Eastburn (1223340)", "Curregate Nursing Home, Steeton with Eastburn (1267352)", "Walls and two entrance gate-piers including gates and railings to south-east of the High Hall, Steeton with Eastburn (1065850)", "World War 2 Pillbox and two Fire Posts south of Former Royal Ordnance Factory, Steeton with Eastburn (1393602)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Listed_buildings_in_Steeton_with_Eastburn&oldid=1130099745, Lists of listed buildings in West Yorkshire, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. 16-DEC-09 STEETON 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. Over a four year And so we started and slowly succeeded in increasing the number of high quality tools being produced. They worked in the inspection department at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Steeton, where Mr Shore was taking advantage of a relaxing of photographic restrictions, outdoors at least, to record such groups. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Royal Small Arms Factory Factory No 2. Fortunately my hands were not wet! WebThe example at Steeton falls into the latter category, and was part of the defences around the Royal Ordnance Factory. This was Christmas of 1941, and the simple decorations and absence of festive cheer suggests the bleakness of the period. Over a four year period until late April early March 1945, Over four thousand staff worked in this period for the war effort. Using an old browser means that some parts of our website might not work correctly. See our extensive range of expert advice to help you care for and protect historic places. Whether you are using plastic or fabric containers, Earthboxes, or even old buttercream buckets, there are a few important things to consider before planting. A group of volunteers from The Friends of Balaam's Wood Local Nature Reserve clearing brambles at Gannow Green Moated Site, New Frankley in Birmingham, Two horsemen reading The Sportsman, 30 Oct 1902, Farnborough, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. View source. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. 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. On returning to Steeton, the laboratory building was complete and the finishing touches were being given to the laboratories themselves. Place of Birth: 24 Lister Avenue, Wakefield Road, Bradford, Yorkshire. Date: 1939. Because we were eligible for overtime pay we clocked on and off on arrival and departure at the works. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. We had experience in the use of wire-reinforced 303 calibre rifles as cup projectors for grenades. There was a problem with unaccounted-for items and Alf had a message for anyone who might consider helping themselves in his absence. The walls are in stone, with segmental, This page was last edited on 28 December 2022, at 15:53. It was dangerous work for all concerned. 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. If you want to add or update a link, you Why Men of Worth? The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. May include summary, reasons for designation and history. Listed buildings in Steeton with Eastburn, Milestone in front of 52 Skipton Road, Eastburn, Milestone in front of 10 Keighley Road, Steeton, "Nos. 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. Bayonet practice was part of the training. The drawing operations consisted of first draw, second draw, third draw and fourth draw each stage with i Two fire posts also survive as part of the defensive network around the factory. This involved a trolley bus ride to Bradford, a bus journey to Keighley, and a transfer to a further bus to Steeton. Workers at the Royal Ordnance Factory make four-inch naval guns during the biggest arms drive ever undertaken in Britain (Image: Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) This site is entirely user-supported. Many thanks for taking the time to do this, it's great to see that just a little effort can bring fantastic results. 22. where I worked on the metallurgical aspects of the plant commencing in July 1941. First, it is important to choose the right type of planter and support system for your plants. WebTypes of Royal Ordnance Factories (ROFs) 1. The supply had been wrongly connected. plus overtime pay. Our temporary home was a former rectory in Alsager, about 20 minutes walk from the plant. Hanson High School for Boys 1931 -1936 Why Men of Worth? * Group Value: the pillbox and two fire posts form a group of defensive structures guarding a Royal Ordnance Factory, identified in the national selection criteria as a valid claim to special interest. A contractor cutting bricks for the wall of the partially-restored wild and natural walled garden at Warley Place, Brentwood. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The woman fourth from the left at the front appears to have been squashed in at the last moment, and a girl perched at the top left is leaning forward because she thinks she may be off the edge of the picture. Explore the many ways you can help to support the incredibly rich and varied heritage. The Steeton works was equipped with a first class tool room for the production of the press tools and form tools used throughout the plant. Another part is a prison, originally HMP Thorp Arch, now HMP Wealstun. One was required to manage the chemistry laboratory and the other to look after the metallographic and metallurgical side of things. read more about the individual pillboxes: read more about the staff who worked there between 1941 and 1945. 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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Duke of Wellingtons West Riding Regiment. Engineering - This type of factory produced bomb and shell casings and other metal-based components for all types of munitions. My work in collaboration with the tool making shop provided me with vital insight into the production of press and cutting tools. There was a substantial difference in pay and the scope of the work was broadly comparable. In 1941 I continued to live at home in Bradford and travelled daily to Steeton. 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