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> 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