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Monument record TR 37 SW 81 - Second World War roadblock on Albert Road, Margate.
Summary
An unmanned Second World War roadblock on Albert Road, Margate protecting the former Margate Station on the Ashford - Margate railway.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3490 7065 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SW |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of an unmanned Second World War roadblock constructed on Albert Road, Margate to protect the former Margate Station on the Ashford - Margate railway constructed in mid 1940 to counter the threat of German Invasion and recorded in the war diaries of 198 Infantry Brigade – Ref: WO166/1051. (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 198 Infantry Brigade, 1940, War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940 (Unpublished document).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 SKE31619 Unpublished document: 198 Infantry Brigade. 1940.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 24 2016 11:16AM