Tank Traps, Dalry Road 2 18
September 2005
The metal plates on the
pavement in Dalry Road near its junction with
Eglinton Road are
the covers of tank traps, made by R Simpson
of Hurlford. Originally, they spanned the full width of the road but were removed
when the road was resurfaced. When
the plates are lifted, reinforced concrete posts, some pyramid shaped, can be
placed in the holes. The traps were intended to stop tanks making progress along
the road during the second world war. There
are other tank traps in Glasgow Street
and there were some on the roads near Ardrossan Harbour but they have been removed.
Further
tank trap plates can be seen on the pavements in Ardrossan Road, Saltcoats near
the Registrar's Office and the Baptist Church. If
you can provide more information on the tank traps, please contact WebsiteAuthor@ArdrossanPhotographs.net.