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Monument record TR 34 SE 419 - Engine room, Fan Bay Battery
Summary
Engine room, part of Second World War Fan Bay Battery.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3492 4267 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
Engine room, part of Second World War 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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE24831 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
Mar 4 2016 2:16PM