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Monument record 1477299 - The site of a heavy anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hythe
Summary
The site of a heavy anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hythe. It was armed with four 90mm mobile guns. It formed part of the Dover Diver Section from 2nd August 1944, when it was manned by the 134 American Mobile Anti Aircraft Battalion. The battery however was not visible on aerial photographs taken immediately after the war.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1720 3450 (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 199 (Monograph). SWX23707.
<2> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23815.
<3> RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment (Unspecified Type). SWX23662.
Sources/Archives (3)
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
Feb 29 2024 3:47PM