Monument record 8568/1/1 - Suggested location for a WWII anti-tank island
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{1}A letter dated from 27/06/1940 from Commander of Midlands Area to Southern command HQ. It concerns the defences prepared within the Midlands. Anti tank islands sugggested include Northampton and Kettering. The information was provided by B Lowry of the Defence of Britain Project.
{2} PRO reference WO 199/1800/20
<1> LOWRY B, 1998, GHQ Zones: Northampton and Kettering, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49175.
<2> Green, M. & Plant, J., 2003, Pillbox Study Group: Stoplines - Some Notes On A Tactical Concept, (checked) (Website). SNN107564.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 755 605 (point) Unknown |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
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Record last edited
Feb 28 2017 12:24PM
