Site of first World War heavy anti aircraft battery, Geat Oakley (EHER 81909)
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Summary
The general location for the site of a First World War heavy anti aircraft battery at Great Oakley which was armed with a 6-pounder Nordenfeldt gun in 1916 and a 3-inch gun in 1917.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1959 2759 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT OAKLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
General location for the site of a First World War heavy anti aircraft battery at Great Oakley which was armed with a 6-pounder Nordenfeldt gun in 1916 and a 3-inch gun in 1917. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX59624 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol I: Anti-aircraft artillery 1914-1946. p 267.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1473764
- National Monuments Record: TM 12 NE 33