Monument record 1478162 - The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Orchard Valley

Summary

The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Orchard Valley. This was armed with six anti aircraft tanks and twin Oerlikon guns on 28th August 1944. The manning details are unknown. The battery was not visible on available historical aerial photographs.

Location

Grid reference TR 1520 3440 (point)
Map sheet TR13SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish HYTHE, 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.

<2> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23672.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 222.
  • <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 4:25PM