During World War II, it escaped  damage from bombing or ground fighting: it had been used as a mustering base for the British 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, who were joined there on 28 March 1944 by 'S' Company Scots Guards.
During World War II, this site was protected from damage and served as a base for the British 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, who were joined by 'S' Company Scots Guards on 28 March 1944.