Monument record TR 26 NW 1173 - Second World War road-block (bridge demolition) on the Thanet Way Bridge over the River Wantsum near Gray’s Farm, Chislet

Summary

There was a major Second World War roadblock at the point where the newly built Thanet Way crossed the River Wantsum. This was part of a Grid Line based on the Rivers Wantsum and Stour between Reculver and Richborough. The bridge was prepared for demolition early in 1940. A defended locality was established around the bridge, which was was covered by a pillbox to the west and two anti-tank gun emplacements on the south side of the road.

Location

Grid reference TR 2361 6761 (point)
Map sheet TR26NW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, THANET, KENT

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Full Description

CBA Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE15359.

CBA Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). Ske15359.

8 Royal Fusiliers 1940, 01/01/40, War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940 (Unpublished document). SKE15356.

8 Royal Fusiliers 1940, 01/01/40, War Diary 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940 (Unpublished document). Ske15356.

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). SKE15358.

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). Ske15358.

49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment, 01/01/41, War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15357.

49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment, 01/01/41, War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15357.

Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15355.

Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division, 01/01/41, War Diary Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15355.

198 Infantry Brigade, 1940, War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940 (Unpublished document).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

Sources/Archives (11)

  • --- Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41.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  • --- Unpublished document: Corps Royal Engineers 44 Division. 01/01/41.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  • --- Unpublished document: 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940. 01/01/40.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  • --- Unpublished document: 8 Royal Fusiliers 1940. 01/01/40.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  • --- Unpublished document: 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment. 01/01/41.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: 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.
  • --- Digital archive: CBA Defence of Britain Project.
  • --- Digital archive: CBA Defence of Britain Project.
  • --- Unpublished document: 198 Infantry Brigade. 1940. War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940.

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Record last edited

Apr 6 2018 2:13PM