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Monument record TR 23 NW 857 - Mill Point Emergency Coastal Battery

Summary

The site of Mill Point coastal battery, an emergency coastal battery built during the Second World War as part of Eastern Command's coastal defences. The battery mounted four 5.5-inch guns. It is referenced as being manned by 412 Coast Battery between October 1940 and April 1942. Aerial photography from 1982 shows that the battery has been removed and the site is occupied by a seafront area.

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Grid reference	TR 2190 3540 (point)
Map sheet	TR23NW
Civil Parish	FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT
County	KENT
District	FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT

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COASTAL BATTERY (Referenced use 1940-1942, Modern - 1940 AD to 1942 AD)

Full Description

Mill Point coastal battery located at TR 219 354. This was an emergency battery built during the Second World War as part of Eastern Command's coastal defences. The battery mounted four 5.5-inch guns. It is referenced as being manned by 412 Coast Battery between October 1940 and April 1942.
No. 1 gun emplacement was located at TR 2185 3530, No. 2 and No. 3 gun at TR 2200 3535 and No. 4 gun at TR 2205 3535. The Barr and Stroud rangefinder was positioned at TR 2180 3530. (1)

Aerial photography from 1982 shows that the battery has been removed and the site is occupied by a seafront area and funfair. (2)

<1> Dobinson, C., 2000, Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956 (Monograph). SWX23711.

<2> Anderton, Michael J., World War Two Coastal Batteries (Bibliographic reference). SKE13158.

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SWX23711 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956.
<2> SKE13158 Bibliographic reference: Anderton, Michael J.. World War Two Coastal Batteries.