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

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, pp 213 (Monograph). SWX23707.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 213.

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 4:52PM