Monument record TQ 94 SE 261 - Kentish Gun Belt Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery 152

Summary

Site of temporary light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Great Chart which was occupied from 24th-27th June 1944. This had been part of the second deployment of anti aircraft equipment to the Kentish Gun Belt. Each battery consisted of two 40mm light anti aircraft guns deployed to sites which already had adequate troop accommodation, and it was manned by 98 Regiment of 102 Brigade. This was one of 38 sites which were redeployed within 4 days of being set up.

Location

Grid reference TQ 9670 4330 (point)
Map sheet TQ94SE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish GREAT CHART WITH SINGLETON, ASHFORD, KENT

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Site of temporary light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Great Chart which was occupied from 24th-27th June 1944. This had been part of the second deployment of anti aircraft equipment to the Kentish Gun Belt. Each battery consisted of two 40mm light anti aircraft guns deployed to sites which already had adequate troop accommodation, and it was manned by 98 Regiment of 102 Brigade. This was one of 38 sites which were redeployed within 4 days of being set up. (1)


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

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

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Record last edited

Jan 29 2026 9:51AM