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Monument record 1477702 - Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Burmarsh.
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Burmarsh. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 22 Battery of 4 Royal Marines Regiment when it was deployed on 17th July 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery. The battery was not visible on the available historical aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1040 3080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BURMARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Burmarsh. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 22 Battery of 4 Royal Marines Regiment when it was deployed on 17th July 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery. (1) The Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery referred to above (1) was not visible on the available historical aerial photographs viewed as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment NMP. (2)
<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, pp 213 (Monograph). SWX23707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23707 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 213.
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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 4:52PM