Monument record TQ 97 SE 1305 - Diver Box Diver Battery Ts37

Summary

Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft artillery (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Minster on Sea. It was armed with eight 3.5-inch guns when deployed on 28th August 1944. Details of manning unknown.

Location

Grid reference TQ 9840 7310 (point)
Map sheet TQ97SE
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER-ON-SEA, SWALE, KENT

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Full Description

Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft artillery (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Minster on Sea. It was armed with eight 3.5-inch guns when deployed on 28th August 1944. Details of manning unknown. (1)


<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945 (Monograph). SWX23707.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 5 2026 4:01PM