Sandwich in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Richborough Port
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
1. Richborough Port Marker
The development and occupation of Richborough Port by the Royal Engineers, and their association with the town of Sandwich in both World Wars, is commemorated by this plaque, unveiled at the Sandwich Festival on 27 August, 1995, by Major-General D.A. Grove, OBE, Colonel Commandant Royal Engineers.
From this port, arms and ammunition in enormous quantities were safely transported to Flanders between 1916 and 1918, and part of the Mulberry Harbour was assembled here by Sappers in 1944 for the Normandy Invasion.
Erected 1995.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 51° 16.542′ N, 1° 20.518′ E. Marker is in Sandwich, England, in Kent. Marker is on High Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 High Street, Sandwich, England CT13 9EA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richborough Transit Camp (here, next to this marker); Sandwich Toll Bridge (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Augustus C Newman VC OBE TD DL (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historic Sandwich
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Photographed By Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
2. Richborough Port Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
