Monument record 1477675 - Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery south of the Old Lighthouse at Dungeness.

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery south of the Old Lighthouse at Dungeness. This was armed with 20mm guns, and was manned by 2891 B Wing RAF Regiment when deployed on 23rd August 1944. It was redeployed her from TR085166 on 23rd August 1944. It formed part of the Rye Section of 57 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery. This area was surveyed as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project. The Diver battery was not visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s.

Location

Grid reference TR 0880 1670 (point)
Map sheet TR01NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish LYDD, 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 211 (Monograph). SWX23707.

<2> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23676.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 211.
  • <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 4:34PM