Monument record 8680/0/1 - The White Elephant WWII Defended Locality
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{1} The Kingsley Park Defended Locality was partly constructed from concrete cylinders formerly used at the old Buttocks Booth and Manfield Hospital road blocks. The side by the Racecourse was open so barbed wire obstacle were erected there. The racecourse at this time was used as an Army Camp.
<1> HOLLOWELL S., 1998, DEFENCE OF BRITAIN RECORDING FORMS, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN51608.
<2> 1940, CENTRAL MIDLAND AREA TO SOUTHERN COMMAND HQ, (unchecked) (Memorandum). SNN59595.
<3> 1940, LETTERS, (unchecked) (Letter). SNN59546.
<4> 1942, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN59547.
<5> Barnes L.E., 1946, History of the 12th Northamptonshire Battalion Home Guard 1940-1944, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN55036.
<6> Holloway B.G., 1949, The Northamptonshire Home Guard 1940-45, (unchecked) (Book). SNN55038.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN51608 Notes: HOLLOWELL S.. 1998. DEFENCE OF BRITAIN RECORDING FORMS. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN59595 Memorandum: 1940. CENTRAL MIDLAND AREA TO SOUTHERN COMMAND HQ. 27-6-1940. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN59546 Letter: 1940. LETTERS. 16-7-1940. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN59547 Uncertain: 1942. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM. 10-5-1942, NRO, ACC. 1969. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN55036 Uncertain: Barnes L.E.. 1946. History of the 12th Northamptonshire Battalion Home Guard 1940-1944. (unchecked).
- <6> SNN55038 Book: Holloway B.G.. 1949. The Northamptonshire Home Guard 1940-45. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7655 6199 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
May 16 2014 3:20PM
