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Building record TR 24 SE 90 - Great Farthingloe Anti-Aircraft Battery, near Dover
Summary
A four gun battery of 3.7" heavy anti-aircraft guns forming part of the Dover AA defences and in 1944 part of the DIVER V1 defence system. The gun emplacements, sunken magazines, between each pair of guns and the central command post are all still standing and in reasonably good condition. The RADAR site and accommodation blocks have been demolished.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 29684 40010 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR24SE |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (9)
- ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY (Abandoned 1945?, Modern - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- MAGAZINE (Abandoned 1945?, Modern - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- COMMAND POST (Abandoned 1945?, Modern - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- RADAR STATION (Demolished, Modern - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- BARRACKS (Demolished, Modern - 1940 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- AIR RAID SHELTER (Unknown date)
- GUARDHOUSE (Unknown date)
- GUN LAYING RADAR PLATFORM (Modern - 1942 AD to 1945 AD)
- MILITARY BASE (Modern - 1942 AD to 1945 AD)
Full Description
A battery of 4 x 3.7" heavy anti-aircraft guns forming part of the Dover AA defences and in 1944 part of the DIVER V1 defence system. The gun emplacements, sunken magazines, between each pair of guns, central command post, gun store, guardroom and air-raid shelter are all still standing and in reasonably good condition. The RADAR site and accommodation blocks have been demolished. (1)
<1> Victor Smith and Andrew Saunders, 2001, Kent's Defence Heritage, KD109 (Unpublished document). SKE6956.
<6> Google Earth, EARTH.GOOGLE.COM 21-APR-2007 (Graphic material). SWX15704.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Field Survey of Great Farthingloe HAA Battery, Dover (EKE5800)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Mar 26 2013 5:01PM