The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery near the Hythe Imperial Hotel. It was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by A/428 RAF Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.(1) The anti aircraft battery referred to above (Source 1) was not visible on the available historical aerial photographs viewed as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey NMP. The battery was only in use for a short time, and likely was located on the Princess Parade, which would not have left features visible on the 1945 or 1946 photography. (2)

<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, pp 217 (Monograph). SWX23707.

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