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Monument record TR 15 NW 1181 - Second World War Armoured train siding, and Canterbury Fortress defended locality, Canterbury West Station, Canterbury
Summary
During the Second World War, Canterbury West Station accommodated the ‘H’ armoured train. In mid May 1943 the station was designated as a new defended locality outside the perimeter of Canterbury Fortress, and a plan was drawn up for its defence.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1458 5841 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). SKE15541.
43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). Ske15541.
Canterbury Fortress headquarters, 01/01/43, War Diary Canterbury Fortress 1943 (Unpublished document). SKE15542.
Canterbury Fortress headquarters, 01/01/43, War Diary Canterbury Fortress 1943 (Unpublished document). Ske15542.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SKE15541 Unpublished document: 43 Division General Staff. 01/01/41. War Diary 43 Division General Staff.
- --- SKE15541 Unpublished document: 43 Division General Staff. 01/01/41. War Diary 43 Division General Staff.
- --- SKE15542 Unpublished document: Canterbury Fortress headquarters. 01/01/43. War Diary Canterbury Fortress 1943.
- --- SKE15542 Unpublished document: Canterbury Fortress headquarters. 01/01/43. War Diary Canterbury Fortress 1943.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 31 2011 2:00PM