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Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery Solent S8
Hob Uid: 1473444
Location : Hampshire New Forest Marchwood
Grid Ref : SU4000010100
Summary : Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery at Marchwood. It was armed with four 4.5-inch guns with GL Mark II radar 1942. It was retained as an Off-Site Nucleus Force Battery in 1946.
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Monument Period Name : Mid 20th Century
Display Date : Extant 1946
Monument End Date : 1946
Monument Start Date : 1946
Monument Type : Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : SU 41 SW 275
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