Site of Second World War Diver Strip Light Anti Aircraft Battery IM4, Diver Strip south-east of Little Oakley (EHER 81867)
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Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Strip south-east of Little Oakley. It was manned by 284 Battery of 83 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 2263 2902 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAMSEY AND PARKESTON, 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 Little Oakley. It was manned by 284 Battery of 83 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: 1478715
- National Monuments Record: TM 22 NW 47