Site of Second World War 'Diver' Box, Light Anti Aircraft Battery D, in the Diver Box West of Ratsborough Farm (EHER 81358)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box West of Ratsborough Farm. It was armed with two 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 26th July 1944, and manned by 463 Battery of the Independent Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9490 9840 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer: no new information.
NRHE summary description:
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box West of Ratsborough Farm. It was armed with two 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 26th July 1944, and manned by 463 Battery of the Independent 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: 1478455
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 NW 44