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Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery Chelmsford C8
Hob Uid: 1471905
Location : Essex Chelmsford Springfield
Grid Ref : TL7310009600
Summary : Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery at Old Lodge Farm, which formed part of the defences of Chelmsford. It was armed with four 3.7-inch mobile guns with GL Mark II radar in 1942, when it was manned by 260 Battery of the 84th Royal Artillery Regiment. In 1943 it was manned by 373 Battery of the 118th Royal Artillery Regiment.
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Monument Period Name : Second World War
Display Date : Second World War
Monument End Date : 1945
Monument Start Date : 1939
Monument Type : Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery
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External Cross Reference Number : TL 70 NW 161
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Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery Chelmsford C8