Heppington House, a large house in extensive grounds on the west side of Faussett Hill, Nackington, was occupied by a succession of military units during the Second World War. 358 Battery of the 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery moved here on 22 May 1940 and established headquarters. ‘D’ Troop and ‘E’ Troop were stationed here with two 25/18 pounders and two 4.5" howitzers, respectively. Inevitably, defensive features will have been erected or excavated in the grounds. This battery moved out on 21 February 1941. A petrol cache, here, was guarded by a contingent of the 5 Dorset Regiment early in May of that year, and later that month ‘A’ Company of the 1/7 Queens took up residence. In late 1943, the 511 Field Park Company of the Royal Engineers were here, followed by 204 Field Company Royal Engineers in November.
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90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 01/01/40, War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940 (Unpublished document). SKE15433.

90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 01/01/40, War Diary 90 Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1940 (Unpublished document). Ske15433.

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). SKE15434.

43 Division General Staff, 01/01/41, War Diary 43 Division General Staff (Unpublished document). Ske15434.

49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment, 01/01/41, War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941 (Unpublished document). SKE15435.

49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment, 01/01/41, War Diary 49 Battalion Royal Tanks Regiment 1941 (Unpublished document). Ske15435.

12 Corps Headquarters, 01/01/43, War Diary 12 Corps 1943 (Unpublished document). SKE15432.

12 Corps Headquarters, 01/01/43, War Diary 12 Corps 1943 (Unpublished document). Ske15432.

Canterbury Sub-District Headquarters, 01/01/43, War Diary Canterbury Sub-District 1943 (Unpublished document). SKE15431.

Canterbury Sub-District Headquarters, 01/01/43, War Diary Canterbury Sub-District 1943 (Unpublished document). Ske15431.