Site of Second World War 'Diver' Box, Light Anti Aircraft Battery R, at Holliwell Farm (EHER 81211)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Holliwell Farm. It was armed with four 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 5 Light Anti Aircraft/SL Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TR 0091 9620 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, 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 Holliwell Farm. It was armed with four 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 5 Light Anti Aircraft/SL Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment. <1>
Note: This record may be a duplication of EHER 21312 and its content should be considered alongside this record.
Sources
- <1> SEX60897 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol IV: Operation Diver. p.235.