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Monument record 1477249 - Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hythe
Summary
Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hythe, deployed here on 23rd August 1944. It was redeployed here from TR124332 on 23rd August 1944. This formed part of the Littlestone Section of American Anti Aircraft Mobile Battalion Heavy Anti Aircraft Artillery. The battery was not clearly visible on historical aerial photographs at this location, but some ground disturbance may indicate its location.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1270 3280 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, pp 197 (Monograph). SWX23707.
<2> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23814.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10073)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2020 4:34PM