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.
This location remained undamaged during World War II due to its use as a gathering point for the British 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, who were joined there by 'S' Company Scots Guards on 28 March 1944.