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Monument record TQ 94 SE 267 - Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery Ashford Ad2
Summary
Site of Second World War heavy ant-aircraft battery at Kingsland, documented as extant in June 1942, when it mounted four 3.7-inch guns. It was also equipped with GL Mark II fire-control radar. It was manned by 285th Battery of the 90th Royal Artillery Regiment. There are no remains.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9960 4540 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ94NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WESTWELL, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of Second World War heavy ant-aircraft battery at Kingsland, documented as extant in June 1942, when it mounted four 3.7-inch guns. It was also equipped with GL Mark II fire-control radar. It was manned by 285th Battery of the 90th Royal Artillery Regiment. There are no remains. (1)
<1> Dobinson, C, 1996, Twentieth century fortifications in England, volume 1. Anti-aircraft artillery : England's air defence gunsites, 1914-46 (Monograph). SWX23706.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23706 Monograph: Dobinson, C. 1996. Twentieth century fortifications in England, volume 1. Anti-aircraft artillery : England's air defence gunsites, 1914-46.
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Record last edited
Sep 24 2026 6:08PM