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Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery Colchester C5
Hob Uid: 1471900
Location : Essex Tendring Elmstead
Grid Ref : TM0470026300
Summary : Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery at Crockleford Heath, which formed part of the defences of Colchester. It was armed with four 3.7-inch mobile guns with GL Mark II radar in 1942, when it was manned by 229 Battery of the 71st 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 : TM 02 NW 99
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