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

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 224.
  • <2> (No record type): RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment.

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