Sandwich in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Richborough Port

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024

1. Richborough Port Marker

Inscription.
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richborough Transit Camp (here, next to this marker); Sandwich Toll Bridge (here, next to this marker); St Peter's Church and the Mayflower Pilgrims from Sandwich (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sandwich War Memorial

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(about 150 meters away); St Peter’s Church (about 150 meters away); Lieutenant Colonel Augustus C Newman VC OBE TD DL (about 150 meters away); St Clement's Church (about 210 meters away); Medieval Corn Market and the Guildhall (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandwich.

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 188 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.