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Monument record 1478147 - Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery south-west of Dymchurch Redoubt.
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery south-west of Dymchurch Redoubt. This was armed with three anti aircraft tanks and twin Oerlikon guns at some time in August 1944. The manning details are unknown. The battery was not visible on the available historical aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1240 3160 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DYMCHURCH, 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 222 (Monograph). SWX23707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23707 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 222.
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 4:25PM