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Monument record TQ 87 SW 1260 - Diver Box Diver Battery Ts32
Summary
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box near Tunbridge Hill. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns, and manned by 115 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It was redeployed here fromTQ828761on 8th August 1944. It formed part of 28 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8030 7450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, 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 near Tunbridge Hill. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns, and manned by 115 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It was redeployed here fromTQ828761on 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