Tank Barrier St. Athan
During the Second World War, these blocks form a barrier between the beach and the land behind them, to make an invasion on this coast more difficult. Allong this coast are more of these barriers, combined with a number of pillboxes.
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Source
- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Mick Lobb
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Monument
- War Memorial St Athan, Flemingstone, Gilestone and Eglwys Bresis - St Athan
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Cemetery
- Commonwealth War Grave St Tathan Churchyard - St Athan
- Commonwealth War Graves Llantwit Major Cemetery - Llantwit Major
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Fortification
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