Monument record MLI125583 - Mined Bridge, Rimac, Saltfleetby
Summary
Bridge at Rimac, Saltfleetby, which was mined during the Second World War.
Type and Period (1)
- MINED BRIDGE (Second World War - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Bridge at Rimac, Saltfleetby. The bridge was designated as a category 'B' bridge, and was mined with explosives in the event of invasion during the Second World War. The explosive charges were removed from the structure at the end of the conflict. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 16224.
- <2> SLI17088 Bibliographic Reference: William Foot. 2006. Beaches, Fields, Streets, and Hills… : The Anti-Invasion Landscapes of England, 1940. CBA Research Report 144, pp.166-73.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 4664 9166 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SALTFLEETBY ST CLEMENT, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 5 2022 9:31AM
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