Site of Second World War 'Diver' Site, Light Anti Aircraft Battery A, in the Diver Box at Southminster (EHER 81183)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Southminster. It was armed with eight 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 26th July 1944, and manned by 205 Battery of 137 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9640 9930 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE summary description:
The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Southminster. It was armed with eight 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 26th July 1944, and manned by 205 Battery of 137 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX60897 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol IV: Operation Diver. p.235.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1478428
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 NE 44