Monument record TR 02 SE 282 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Ll35

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Lydd. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 26 Battery of 4 Royal Marines Regiment when it was deployed here on 17th July 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery.

Location

Grid reference TR 0620 2250 (point)
Map sheet TR02SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, p213 (Monograph). SWX23707.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. p213.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 3 2024 12:33PM