Monument record MDO24322 - Bowleaze Cove, WWII beach defence
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Summary
A line of rectilinear structures, possibly nissen huts, visible on aerial photographs at Bowleaze Cove and forming part of a multiple line of WWII anti-invasion beach defences.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A line of rectilinear structures visible on aerial photographs taken in 1940 at Bowleaze Cove {1}. They are larger than the anti-tank blocks described in MDO24321 and appear to be nissen huts however their linear formation and location indicate that they may form part of the same multiple line of WWII anti-invasion beach defences. The site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11839 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-AUG-1940. RAF/225A/BR226 VA5-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7024 8195 (87m by 22m) (25 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 16 2010 12:19PM