Monument record TQ 67 SE 1233 - Second World War Operation Overlord concrete road, Shorne Marshes, Shorne, near Gravesend, Kent

Summary

Second World War concrete road on a north-south axis across Shorne Marshes connecting the Operation Overlord embarkation hard on the riverbank in front of Shornemead Fort with the road network of the hinterland. Laid probably in late 1943 and continues in use as a footpath.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6949 7425 (point)
Map sheet TQ67SE
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT
Civil Parish SHORNE, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Council for British Archaeology, 01/01/96, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol. V. Operation Overlord (Bibliographic reference). SKE14075.

Council for British Archaeology, 01/01/96, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol. V. Operation Overlord (Bibliographic reference). Ske14075.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 01/01/96. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol. V. Operation Overlord.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 01/01/96. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol. V. Operation Overlord.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 4 2009 4:43AM