Site of Second World War Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Can7, in the Diver Box at Clements Marsh (EHER 82664)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Clements Marsh. It was armed with two 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 205 Battery of 137 Anti Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9390 9380 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PAGLESHAM, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE summary description:
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Clements Marsh. It was armed with two 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 205 Battery of 137 Anti Artillery 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: 1478472
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 SW 57