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This bridge has been replaced in recent years. Local information says that when this was done, explosives was found still in position and in a dangerous state.
(Source: Field Visit 2004/02/10)
Bridge demolition. Ref. T525. Cassini ref. 696828.
(Source: Document 1943)
Two bridges at Sarre prepared for demolition. Cassini refs 697829 and 695829. Two craters each.
(Source: Document 1940)
Type of site | MINED BRIDGE |
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Location | Sarre South Bridge. |
Area |
Sarre, Kent, England |
Grid reference |
TR 2543 6478
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Removed |
Materials | Explosives |
Recorder | |
Defence grouping |
Sarre nodal point - Defences of Sarre Category 'A' nodal point. Cassini ref. R7083. [Source: List of Nodal Points in Eastern Command, 1940 - PRO WO 199/544]. |
DOB site reference: | S0016784 |
Reference |
1943 East Kent District 'G' Branch HQ War Diary 1940 CRE 56th Division War Diary |
Event |
Preparation, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 2004/02/10 |