Monument record MDO28586 - Second World War beach scaffolding, Bournemouth
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Summary
Second World War beach scaffolding is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s along the beach front at Bournemouth. The beach defences extend from Branksome Chine to the west of Flag Head Chine.
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Full Description
Second World War beach scaffolding is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s along the beach front at Bournemouth. The beach defences extend from Branksome Chine to the west of Flag Head Chine. (1-6) Beach scaffolding was constructed of wire held by two lines of tubular steel scaffolding braced from behind by steel struts. The scaffolding was arranged in lines along the front of the beach to impede landing craft and was removed immediately after the war. (7) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO13128 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-JUN-1942. RAF HLA/520 6045-6.
- <2> SDO13127 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-JUN-1942. RAF HLA/577 6077-8.
- <3> SDO13126 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-JUN-1942. RAF HLA/577 6073-5.
- <4> SDO12675 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 26-AUG-1941. RAF 1416/S442H55 PO-03-PO-05 MSO 31259.
- <5> SDO12599 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7025-6.
- <6> SDO12600 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7026-7.
- <7> SDO12598 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3033-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0688 8983 (459m by 278m) (732 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 29 2013 1:13PM
