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Monument record TR 26 NW 1171 - Second World War roadblock (bridge demolition) at a Farm bridge on Snake Drove, Chislet Marshes
Summary
There was a Second World War roadblock at a Farm bridge on Snake Drove on the Chislet Marshes. This was part of a Grid Line based on the Rivers Wantsum and Stour. Early in 1940 the bridge was prepared for demolition in the event of an invasion.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2435 6635 (2m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15354.
<2> Historic England Archive, 1941-1962, Historic England Archive RAF oblique aerial photographs, RAF/106G/UK/1724 RP 3045 10-SEP-1946 (Archive). SKE57103.
<3> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021 (Archive). SKE57110.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE15354 Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41. War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941.
- <2> SKE57103 Archive: Historic England Archive. 1941-1962. Historic England Archive RAF oblique aerial photographs. RAF/106G/UK/1724 RP 3045 10-SEP-1946.
- <3> SKE57110 Archive: Next Perspectives. 2003-2021. Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 07-APR-2021.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)
Record last edited
Oct 16 2024 11:08AM