Monument record MDO24320 - Bowleaze Cove, WWII beach defence
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Summary
A line of hulks partially buried on the sands at Bowleaze Cove. Probably deliberately placed to form part of a multiple line of WWII anti-invasion beach defences. The wrecks are visible on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A line of hulks partially buried on the sands at Bowleaze Cove. Thirteen wrecks are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 {1}, all presumably deliberately placed to form part of a multiple line of WWII anti-invasion beach defences. The site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11837 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 (PTI) 5046-7.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7028 8193 (85m by 25m) (14 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 24 2010 4:28PM