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SP2779 : Massey gate posts

near to Eastern Green, Coventry, Great Britain

Massey gate posts

The gate posts are the last vestiges of the former Massey Ferguson tractor factory which ceased operation in 2003 ad was mostly demolished by 2005. The factory, built 1939/40, started out as a Standard No. 2 shadow factory producing aircraft engines during WWII then was turned over to post-war tractor production, the last tractor rolling off the line on 24 Dec 2002. The 1960s office tower block was demolished on 8 July 2012.

The area is currently being redeveloped for housing, some of which is visible here. The gateway appears to be used as the entrance to Broad Lane Trading Estate, the sign for which is on the right.

A similar view in 2009: Link

Images of the factory site:
SP2779 : Massey Ferguson, Banner Lane, Coventry (2005)
SP2779 : Massey Ferguson, Banner Lane, Coventry (2005)
SP2779 : Demolition at Massey Ferguson (2005)
SP2779 : Massey Ferguson, Banner Lane, Coventry (2005)
SP2779 : Behind the facade (2006)

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2012

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Grid Square: SP2779, 30 images (more nearby)
Photographer: E Gammie (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Sunday, 8 July, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 10 July, 2012
Geographical Context: Housing, Dwellings Suburb, Urban fringe
Subject Location: OSGB36: SP 2748 7947 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:24.7527N 1:35.8455W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SP 2750 7946
View Direction: West-northwest (about 292 degrees)