Site of Second World War 'Diver' Box, Light Anti Aircraft Battery P, East of Middle Wick (EHER 81212)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box East of Middle Wick. 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 0090 9860 (point) Location providedby NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box East of Middle Wick. 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 21320 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.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1478481
- National Monuments Record: TM 09 NW 56