Monument record TR 02 NE 236 - Site of a Second World War Diver rocket projector battery at Romney Warren Golf Course

Summary

Site of a Second World War Diver rocket projector battery at Romney Warren Golf Course. This was armed with 64 x U2P rocket projectors on 28th August 1944. It was manned by 426 S/L Battery of 58 Anti Aircraft Regiment. 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 0830 2590 (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

Jul 9 2024 2:45PM