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Saltcoats provides one of the few surviving examples of World War II Tank Traps installed in public roads. Examples can be found in the town's Ardrossan Road, in the footpath adjacent to the car park of council offices, and in the footpath outside the house opposite the offices. | Saltcoats provides one of the few surviving examples of World War II Tank Traps installed in public roads. Examples can be found in the town's Ardrossan Road, in the footpath adjacent to the car park of council offices, and in the footpath outside the house opposite the offices. | ||
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During the war, it was believed that the area would make an ideal landing point, due to its wide expanse and shallow run in from the beach. | During the war, it was believed that the area would make an ideal landing point, due to its wide expanse and shallow run in from the beach. | ||
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