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Monument record TR 36 NW 896 - Second World War roadblock at The Square, Birchington.
Summary
A Second World War roadblock manned by Birchington Home Guard.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3025 6905 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of a Second World War roadblock constructed at the junction of The Square and Canterbury Road, Birchington in mid 1940 to counter the threat of German Invasion. The roadblock was manned by Birchington Home Guard and is recorded in the war diaries of 198 Infantry Brigade - Ref: 151. (1)
<1> 198 Infantry Brigade, 1940, War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940 (Unpublished document). SKE31619.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31619 Unpublished document: 198 Infantry Brigade. 1940. War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 10 2016 12:52PM