There was a Second World War roadblock edge of the built-up area on Nackington Road, guarding one of Canterbury’s southern approaches. This was road block No. 53 in a list of permanent road blocks in the 43 Divisional area at the end of November 1940. It was flanked by a possible concrete block and well-defined zig-zag slit trench, to the west. Covering fire will have been available from two fortified houses just in the rear of the roadblock. In late April 1941 a flame trap or (more likely) fougasse was proposed to be installed at this roadblock; it is not yet clear whether this was installed.
Owner : Public
Publicly accessible : Yes
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Condition : unknown
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43 Division General Staff, 01/01/40, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). SKE15508.

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/40, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). Ske15508.

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). SKE15509.

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). Ske15509.