Site of Second World War 'Diver' Box, Light Anti Aircraft Battery N, in the Diver Box at East Tillingham Marshes (EHER 81364)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box east at Tillingham Marshes. It was armed with four 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 4 Light Anti Aircraft/SL Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0170 0190 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TILLINGHAM, 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 east at Tillingham Marshes. It was armed with four 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 4 Light Anti Aircraft/SL 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: 1478479
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 SW 27