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Monument record TQ 96 NW 1190 - Diver Box Diver Battery Ts29
Summary
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box in Minster Marshes. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns. It was redeployed here from TQ938726 at some time after 26th July 1944, and was manned by 176 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of 28 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9260 6990 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ96NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER-ON-SEA, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box in Minster Marshes. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns. It was redeployed here from TQ938726 at some time after 26th July 1944, and was manned by 176 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. 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