Monument record TQ 87 NE 1181 - Grain Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery

Summary

General location of the site of a First World War heavy anti aircraft battery near the aircraft sheds, which was armed with two 1-pounder guns on Naval carriages, and two 6-pounder Hotchkiss guns, in 1916.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8870 7580 (point)
Map sheet TQ87NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

General location of the site of a First World War heavy anti aircraft battery near the aircraft sheds, which was armed with two 1-pounder guns on Naval carriages, and two 6-pounder Hotchkiss guns, in 1916. (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> 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 10:43AM