Site of Second World War Diver Strip Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Im5, south-east of Beaumont (EHER 81720)
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Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Strip south-east of Beaumont, now destroyed. It was manned by 95 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment on 21st September 1944. The armament is not stated. It formed part of the 40 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1810 2450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BEAUMONT-CUM-MOZE, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Strip south-east of Beaumont. It was manned by 95 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment on 21st September 1944. The armament is not stated. It formed part of the 40 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX60897 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol IV: Operation Diver. p. 248.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1478716
- National Monuments Record: TM 12 SE 64