Monument record TR 26 SE 105 - Second World War roadblock (bridge demolition) at Sarre Bridge, Chislet

Summary

Sarre Bridge was prepared for demolition in the event of an invasion early in 1940. A defended locality was established around the bridgeand it was covered by a pillbox in a field to the south. By mid August 1941 the bridge defences had been augmented by a string of pipe mines, probably flanking the bridge on its north-east side.

Location

Grid reference TR 2543 6478 (point)
Map sheet TR26SE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CHISLET, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

8 Royal Fusiliers 1940, 01/01/40, War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940 (Unpublished document). SKE15349.

8 Royal Fusiliers 1940, 01/01/40, War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940 (Unpublished document). Ske15349.

90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 01/01/40, War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940 (Unpublished document). SKE15348.

90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 01/01/40, War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940 (Unpublished document). Ske15348.

49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment, 01/01/41, War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15350.

49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment, 01/01/41, War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15350.

Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15347.

Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15347.

198 Infantry Brigade, 1940, War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940 (Unpublished document). SKE31619.

Sources/Archives (9)

  • --- Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41. War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941.
  • --- Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41. War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941.
  • --- Unpublished document: 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery. 01/01/40.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  • --- Unpublished document: 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery. 01/01/40.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.
  • --- Unpublished document: 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940. 01/01/40. War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940.
  • --- Unpublished document: 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940. 01/01/40. War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940.
  • --- Unpublished document: 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment. 01/01/41. War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941.
  • --- Unpublished document: 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment. 01/01/41. War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941.
  • --- Unpublished document: 198 Infantry Brigade. 1940. War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 15 2024 10:14AM