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Monument record TR 05 NE 142 - Second World War roadblock (bridge demolition), beside Chartham Corn Mill, Chartham
Summary
The footbridge over the River Stour at Chartham Corn Mill had been prepared for demolition by late November 1941.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0977 5538 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHARTHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
The footbridge over the River Stour at Chartham Corn Mill had been prepared for demolition, in case of an invasion, by late November 1941. This stretch of the River Stour was adopted as a kind of ‘Stop Line’ line in early 1941, and numerous bridge demolitions were prepared over the following months.
Owner : Unknown
Publicly accessible : Unknown
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Condition : unknown
Date of visit :
Corps Royal Engineers 43 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 43 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15296.
Corps Royal Engineers 43 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 43 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15296.
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Record last edited
Aug 11 2009 5:46AM