Monument record TR 34 SE 417 - Battery observation post Fan Bay Battery

Summary

Battery observation post, Fan Bay Battery.

Location

Grid reference TR 3483 4265 (point)
Map sheet TR34SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish DOVER, DOVER, KENT

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Battery observation post, Fan Bay Battery. (1)

Fan Bay Battery was a battery of three 6-inch guns established at Fan Bay in late 1940. The battery was designed as an anti-shipping battery and comprised the three gun positions with associated magazines, shelters, plotting rooms, accommodation and administration areas. It was manned by 203 Coast Battery (Rayal Artillery).


John A. Guy, 2013-, Verbal communication from John Guy, defence expert working in the Dover area (Verbal communication). SKE24831.

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  • --- Verbal communication: John A. Guy. 2013-. Verbal communication from John Guy, defence expert working in the Dover area.

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Record last edited

Sep 27 2018 10:35AM