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Reading anti-tank island.
(Source: Document 1940)
Type of site | ANTI TANK ISLAND |
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Location | Reading |
Area |
Reading, Reading, England |
Grid reference |
SU 71 73
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Unknown |
Materials | Unknown |
Recorder | |
Defence grouping |
GHQ Line: Blue - Section of GHQ Stop Line running from near Melksham to Reading. GHQ Line: Red - GHQ Stop Line running from south of Malmesbury to west of Reading. Reading anti-tank island - Defences of Reading anti-tank island. [Source: Map 'Southern Command Home Defence Programme 1940' - PRO WO 199/48]. |
DOB site reference: | S0010916 |
Reference |
1940 Southern Command Home Defence Programme 1940 |
Event |
Construction, During 1940 |