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Monument record TR 26 NW 1111 - Second World War Royal Artillery observation post at Chez Laurie, Hawthorn Corner, Chislet
Summary
Chez Laurie, at Hawthorn Corner, was reconnoitred for an observation post around the start of July 1940 and adopted shortly afterwards. This was a prominent (and, since its recent demolition, much lamented) Art Deco place of refreshment on the Thanet Way.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2090 6710 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHISLET, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
Chez Laurie, at Hawthorn Corner, was reconnoitred for an observation post around the start of July 1940 and adopted shortly afterwards. This was a prominent (and, since its recent demolition, much lamented) Art Deco place of refreshment on the Thanet Way.
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : Unknown
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Tourism Potential :
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit :
90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 01/01/40, War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940 (Unpublished document). SKE15338.
90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 01/01/40, War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940 (Unpublished document). Ske15338.
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Record last edited
Aug 12 2009 1:28AM