Monument record TR 24 NE 165 - Eythorne Railway Guns

Summary

During The Second World War, 2 x 12 inch railway guns were stationed in Eythorne for a period of time. The 8th Battery, 2nd. Super Heavy Regiment, guns based in nearby tunnel. HQ at Eythorne Court. The Battery was to cover the coast in case of invasion. The 18 inch railway gun Boche-Buster reported here probably on practice camp or exercise.

Location

Grid reference TR 2810 4949 (point)
Map sheet TR24NE
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish EYTHORNE, DOVER, KENT

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Full Description

R M Lyne, 01/01/83, Military Railways in Kent (Bibliographic reference). SKE14185.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: R M Lyne. 01/01/83. Military Railways in Kent.

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Record last edited

Jun 28 2024 1:01PM