Site of Second World War Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Can6, in the Diver Box at Paglesham Eastend (EHER 82665)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Paglesham Eastend. It was armed with two 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 13th August 1944, and was manned by 349 Battery of 111 Anti Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Light Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9360 9260 (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 Paglesham Eastend. It was armed with two 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 13th August 1944, and was manned by 349 Battery of 111 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: 1478471
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 SW 56