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Monument record TR 13 SW 217 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Ll10
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Burmarsh. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 22 Battery of 4 Royal Marines Regiment when it was deployed on 17th July 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1090 3140 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BURMARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Burmarsh. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 22 Battery of 4 Royal Marines Regiment when it was deployed on 17th July 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery. (1)
<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945 (Monograph). SWX23707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23707 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945.
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Record last edited
Jan 27 2026 2:44PM