Monument record TR 26 SE 107 - Second World War roadblock (bridge demolition) at Bolingbroke Bridge, Chislet

Summary

Bolingbroke Bridge was prepared for demolition in the event of an invasion, early in 1940. This roadblock was part of a Grid Line based on the Rivers Wantsum and Stour. Unlike other bridges along this line, this bridge was actually demolished. By mid August 1941 the obstacle had been augmented by a string of pipe mines.

Location

Grid reference TR 2528 6486 (point)
Map sheet TR26SE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CHISLET, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). SKE15352.

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). Ske15352.

49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment, 01/01/41, War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15353.

49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment, 01/01/41, War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15353.

Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15351.

Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15351.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • --- Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41.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  • --- Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41.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  • --- Unpublished document: 43 Division General Staff. 01/01/41. War Diary 43 Division General Staff.
  • --- Unpublished document: 43 Division General Staff. 01/01/41. War Diary 43 Division General Staff.
  • --- Unpublished document: 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment. 01/01/41.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  • --- Unpublished document: 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment. 01/01/41.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.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 15 2024 10:14AM