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Monument record TQ 87 NW 1268 - Diver Box Diver Battery Ts32
Summary
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box at Lower Stoke. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns, and manned by 115 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It was redeployed to TQ839765 sometime on 8th August 1944. It formed part of 28 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8280 7610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | STOKE, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box at Lower Stoke. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns, and manned by 115 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It was redeployed to TQ839765 sometime on 8th August 1944. 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 4:00PM