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| HER Number: | MDV71804 |
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| Name: | Exeter, Site 8 AA Battery |
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Summary
Light AA Battery at Site '8', Exeter.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 004 942 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY09SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Clyst Honiton |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CLYST HONITON |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Military structures; earthworks and archaeological remains of World War II, RAF Exeter and post medieval catchmeadows and orchard banks on footprint of modern Exeter Airport and to the east
Other References/Statuses
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Full description
Dobinson, C. S., 1996, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England. 1.4. Anti-aircraft artillery, 1914-46, 693 (Monograph). SDV323690.
Light AA Battery at Site '8', Exeter. Equipped with a single 40mm Bofors gun on a MkI platform. Manned by 75 Regt, 303 Bty. Other details: AAI.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV323690 | Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England. 1.4. Anti-aircraft artillery, 1914-46. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England. 1.4. Anti-aircraft artillery, 1914-46. I.4. A4 Bound. 693. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV48842 | Related to: Exeter Airfield (Military) (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 13 2024 3:43PM |
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