Site of Second World War 'Diver' Box, Light Anti Aircraft Battery O, in the Diver Box North of Brook Farm (EHER 81365)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box North of Brook Farm. 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.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0090 0070 (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 North of Brook Farm. 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>
Note: this record may be a duplication of EHER 16016 and 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: 1478480
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 SW 28