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Monument record TQ 97 SW 1256 - Diver Box Diver Battery Ts29
Summary
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box at Minster College. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns, and was occupied from July 26th 1944, when it was manned by 176 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It was redeployed to TQ926699 at a later date. It formed part of 28 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9380 7260 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | EASTCHURCH, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box at Minster College. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns, and was occupied from July 26th 1944, when it was manned by 176 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It was redeployed to TQ926699 at a later date. It formed part of 28 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade. (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
Feb 5 2026 3:59PM