Site of Second World War Diver Box Diver Battery K29 (EHER 81218)
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Summary
Possible site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box at Holland on Sea. On 3rd March 1945 it was listed as to be occupied and equipped with 3.7-inch guns, Predictor AA No.10 Mark I and Radar AA No.3 Mark V, and manned by 134 (Mixed) Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 40 Heavy Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2070 1643 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TENDRING, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE data transport
Possible site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box at Holland on Sea. On 3rd March 1945 it was listed as to be occupied and equipped with 3.7-inch guns, Predictor AA No.10 Mark I and Radar AA No.3 Mark V, and manned by 134 (Mixed) Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 40 Heavy Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX60897 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol IV: Operation Diver. pp. 262.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1478820
- National Monuments Record: TM 21 NW 34