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

90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 01/01/40, War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940 (Unpublished document).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90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 01/01/40, War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940 (Unpublished document).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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery. 01/01/40. War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940.
  • --- Unpublished document: 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery. 01/01/40. War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 12 2009 1:28AM