Monument record 8671/1/1 - WWII Defended Locality, Spencer Bridge (Junction of Grafton Street/St Andrew's Road)
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{1}The Spencer Bridge Defended Locality was apparently position at the junction of St Andrews Road and Grafton Street where it was easier to defend than the bridge itself where there was open ground on one sid. It was manned by members of the original D Company of the 12th Northamptonshire Battalion Home Guard.
<1> HOLLOWELL S., 1998, DEFENCE OF BRITAIN RECORDING FORMS, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN51410.
<2> Barnes L.E., 1946, History of the 12th Northamptonshire Battalion Home Guard 1940-1944, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN55036.
<3> Holloway B.G., 1949, The Northamptonshire Home Guard 1940-45, (unchecked) (Book). SNN55038.
<4> 1940, CENTRAL MIDLAND AREA TO SOUTHERN COMMAND HQ, (unchecked) (Memorandum). SNN59738.
<5> 1942, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN59739.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN51410 Notes: HOLLOWELL S.. 1998. DEFENCE OF BRITAIN RECORDING FORMS. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN55036 Uncertain: Barnes L.E.. 1946. History of the 12th Northamptonshire Battalion Home Guard 1940-1944. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN55038 Book: Holloway B.G.. 1949. The Northamptonshire Home Guard 1940-45. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN59738 Memorandum: 1940. CENTRAL MIDLAND AREA TO SOUTHERN COMMAND HQ. 27-6-1940. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN59739 Uncertain: 1942. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM. 10-5-1942, NRO, ACC. 1969. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7489 6102 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
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