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Monument record TR 36 NE 686 - Second World War roadblock on College Road, Salmestone.
Summary
A Second World War roadblock manned by the Margate Home Guard.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3537 6973 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of a Second World War roadblock constructed on College Road, Salmestone beneath the Ashford - Ramsgate railway bridge in mid 1940 to counter the threat of German Invasion. The roadblock was manned by Margate Home Guard and is recorded in the war diaries of 198 Infantry Brigade – Ref: 163. (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 198 Infantry Brigade, 1940, War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940 (Unpublished document).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 SKE31619 Unpublished document: 198 Infantry Brigade. 1940.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 3:00PM