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Monument record 1478198 - Site of a Second World War Diver rocket projector battery at Littlestone on Sea
Summary
Site of a Second World War Diver rocket projector battery at Littlestone on Sea. This was manned by 425 S/L Battery of 58 Anti Aircraft Regiment on 23rd August 1944. No armament details are known. This area was surveyed as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project. The Diver battery was not visible on historic aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0850 2530 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
This area was surveyed as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project. The anti aircraft battery was not visible on historic aerial photographs. It is possible that, given the loose shingle characteristic of the ground in this area; the anti aircraft battery was situated on the road, which would have provided a more stable base. This may explain why no trace of the battery was visible on the aerial photographs (2).
<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, pp 224 (Monograph). SWX23707.
<2> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23677.
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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 4:35PM