Monument record 8569/1/1 - Anti-tank islands

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Summary

Letter dated 1940 suggesting provision of anti-tank islands in Kettering

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Full Description

{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 suggested 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, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (Document). SNN49176.

<2> Green, M. & Plant, J., 2003, Pillbox Study Group: Stoplines - Some Notes On A Tactical Concept, (checked) (Website). SNN107564.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Document: LOWRY B. 1998. SMR REPORT FORM. (unchecked).
  • <2> Website: Green, M. & Plant, J.. 2003. Pillbox Study Group: Stoplines - Some Notes On A Tactical Concept. www.pillbox-study-group.org.uk/stoplinespage.htm. (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 865 786 (point) Unknown
Civil Parish KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 21 2017 11:38AM

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