Monument record TR 23 NE 259 - Chain Home Station 04m
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2520 3960 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A Mobile Radio Unit located at Hollingbury (TR 252 396). It was established by 02-SEP-1940. This was reserve equipment for the Chain Home radar station at Swingate (CH04) in event of it being damaged by enemy action. It comprised an aerial mounted in a trailer and other receiver and transmission equipment stored in vehicles. This was used in place of a Buried Reserve at Swingate. (1)
The site of a Buried Reserve at Hollingbury (TR 252 396). Aerial photography from 1971 shows that the equipment has been removed and the site restored to agricultural use. (2)
<1> Dobinson, C, 2000, Twentieth century fortifications in England, volume 7. Acoustics and radar: England's early warning systems 1915-1945 (Bibliographic reference). SWX23709.
<2> Anderton, Michael J., 2000, Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two radar stations (Bibliographic reference). SWX23713.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SWX23709 Bibliographic reference: Dobinson, C. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England, volume 7. Acoustics and radar: England's early warning systems 1915-1945.
- <2> SWX23713 Bibliographic reference: Anderton, Michael J.. 2000. Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two radar stations.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Landscapes of War national recording project (Kent) (EKE20813)
Record last edited
Jan 16 2026 5:53PM