Monument record 1624/13/1 - WWII defensive features

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Full Description

{1} Refers to the ‘Keep’ and a DL at the bridge, part of wider network of 7th Battn Home Guard defences from W’boro.

{2} Irthlingborough defences include 1 keep, 2 defended localities. Defence scheme includes plan with details of Ops,road blocks etc.


<1> Holloway B.G., 1949, The Northamptonshire Home Guard 1940-45, p.257 (unchecked) (Book). SNN55038.

<2> 1942, Northants Home Guard Records Box X2687, (unchecked) (Records). SNN101788.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Holloway B.G.. 1949. The Northamptonshire Home Guard 1940-45. p.257 (unchecked).
  • <2> Records: 1942. Northants Home Guard Records Box X2687. (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 9494 7085 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 2 2010 12:07PM

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