Monument record TR 02 SE 287 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Ll42

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Littlestone on Sea. This was armed with 20mm guns, and was manned by 374 Battery of 142 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd August 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery. This area was surveyed as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project. The anti aircraft battery was not visible on aerial photographs.

Location

Grid reference TR 0820 2320 (point)
Map sheet TR02SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish NEW ROMNEY, 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 214 (Monograph). SWX23707.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 214.

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 3 2024 1:38PM