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)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 199.
  • <2> (No record type): Vertical aerial photograph reference number.
  • <3> (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

Feb 29 2024 3:47PM