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Monument record TQ 86 NW 1216 - Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery Thames And Medway Ts4
Summary
Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery at Rainham. It was listed as unarmed in 1942. In 1943 it was manned by 1st AA Fort Regiment.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8120 6510 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery at Rainham. It was listed as unarmed in 1942. In 1943 it was manned by 1st AA Fort Regiment. (1)
<1> Dobinson, C, 1996, Twentieth century fortifications in England, volume 1. Anti-aircraft artillery : England's air defence gunsites, 1914-46 (Monograph). SWX23706.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23706 Monograph: Dobinson, C. 1996. Twentieth century fortifications in England, volume 1. Anti-aircraft artillery : England's air defence gunsites, 1914-46.
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Record last edited
Jan 9 2026 10:40AM