-2- of the depot at this site and required search to be made elsewhere. 5. Following a meeting between representatives of all Departments interested, a further site was suggested by the Ministry of Production at Annfield, near Consett, Durham. Geological survey showed, however, that this site was heavily undermined and would present serious constructional difficulties; moreover, the Central Transport Committee indicated that the required rail traffic could not he handled if the depot were located on this site.
- Civil Defence Region
- Region 2: North Eastern (Leeds HQ) Region 10: North Western (Manchester HQ)
- Collection ID
- CAB71
- Document Reference
- CAB 71/14/83
- Document Types
- Memorandum
- File Reference
- CAB 71/14
- Former Department Reference
- LP(43) 297
- Identifier
- 10.1080/wtss.cab71.000014.083
- Keywords
- Construction Infrastructure Land Usage Military Bases Munitions Railways Roads Transportation Water Supply
- Language
- English
- Locations Discussed
- Spotbrough
- Organizations Discussed
- Admiralty Lord President's Committee Royal Navy
- Pages
- 3
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Military Activity Home Defence Industry Infrastructure Manufacturing Materials
