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Monument record TR 26 SW 136 - Second World War training site and Class 40 bridge at Grove Ferry, Chislet
Summary
In an exercise of May 1941, 553 Field Company Royal Engineers erected a heavy pontoon bridge across the River Stour at Grove Ferry and then dismantled and removed it. In July, work began on a three span Class 40 bridge , and it had been completed by the end of September.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2349 6320 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHISLET, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
8 Royal Fusiliers 1940, 01/01/40, War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940 (Unpublished document). SKE15333.
8 Royal Fusiliers 1940, 01/01/40, War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940 (Unpublished document). Ske15333.
Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15334.
Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15334.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SKE15333 Unpublished document: 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940. 01/01/40. War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940.
- --- SKE15333 Unpublished document: 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940. 01/01/40. War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940.
- --- SKE15334 Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41. War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941.
- --- SKE15334 Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41. War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 12 2009 1:28AM