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Monument record TR 37 SW 82 - Second World War roadblock on Station Road, Margate.
Summary
An unmanned Second World War roadblock protecting the entrance to Margate railway station.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3480 7070 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| 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 Station Road, Margate to protect the entrance to Margate railway station 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 198 Infantry Brigade, 1940, War Diary 198 Infantry Brigade WO166/1051 October 1940 (Unpublished document).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 SKE31619 Unpublished document: 198 Infantry Brigade. 1940.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