Littlestone coastal battery located at TR 087 250. This was an emergency battery built during the Second World War as part of Eastern Command's coastal defences. The battery was operational by 1942 and mounted three 6-inch guns. It was manned by 551 Coast Battery Royal Artillery. (1) Aerial photography from 1973 shows that the site is occupied by a seafront area and no features of the battery remain. (2) This area was surveyed as part of the South East RCZAS NMP project. The coastal battery was not visible on historic aerial photographs (3).

<1> Dobinson, C., 2000, Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956, 6.2 pp 304,307 (Monograph). SWX23711.

<2> ?, Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries, pp 89 (Unspecified Type). SWX23712.

<3> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23677.