Site of Second World War 'Diver' Site No. N59, in the Diver Box at Oldbury Farm (EHER 82739)
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Summary
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box at Oldbury Farm. On 28th February 1945 it was equipped with 3.7-inch guns, Predictor AA No.10 Mark I and Radar AA No.3 Mark V, and manned by 410 Battery of 124 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Heavy Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9290 8760 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
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| Civil Parish | GREAT WAKERING, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
See <1>.
NRHE summary description:
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box at Oldbury Farm. On 28th February 1945 it was equipped with 3.7-inch guns, Predictor AA No.10 Mark I and Radar AA No.3 Mark V, and manned by 410 Battery of 124 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 37 Heavy Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Sources
- <1> SEX60897 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol IV: Operation Diver. p.261.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1478814
- National Monuments Record: TQ 98 NW 92