A few years ago the tank traps were unearthed along the beaches in and around the Newcastle area when they were discovered after high sea and beach erosion .
The tank traps were placed all along this area of the coast in 1942 when the threat of invasion from the Japanese was at its height.
There is a link below explaining where the tank traps were and what their purpose was.
Fascinating Babs - yes I have seen them before in your photos - but make me think of a mini Egypt at Birubi Beach - you have the white sand, the pyramids ( although only concrete blocks! ) and of course the famous camels that we all love to see !
A fabulous shot and as usual great info to go with it.
Ian
It must have taken a lot of time and effort to move so many tank traps from the beach to this area.
Between the sand dunes, camels and now pyramids it does have an Egyptian feel about it doesn't it.
@gardenfolk It is an interesting history and good to know they still have a use protecting the car park instead of needing to protect the coastline.