Monument record MDO28587 - Second World War beach scaffolding, Bournemouth/Boscombe
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Summary
Second World War beach scaffolding is visible on aerial photographs of 1945 along the beach front from Bournemouth to Boscombe. The beach defences extend from Alum Chine to Boscombe Chine.
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Full Description
Second World War beach scaffolding is visible on aerial photographs of 1945 along the beach front from Bournemouth to Boscombe. The beach defences extend from Alum Chine to Boscombe Chine. Small gaps are visible in the scaffolding measuring between 5 m and 32 m. The wider gaps may be the result of partial removal of the scaffolding in the immediate post war period. (1-7) 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 completely removed immediately after the war. (8-10) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (10)
- <1> SDO12603 Aerial Photograph: United States Army Air Forces. 01-MARY-1944. US 31GR/LOC58 7002-3.
- <2> SDO12601 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 10G6/T16/PART I 7116-7.
- <3> SDO12602 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 10G6/T16/PART I 7117-8.
- <4> SDO12604 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7099-7100.
- <5> SDO12605 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7101-2.
- <6> SDO12606 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7102-3.
- <7> SDO12607 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7104-5.
- <8> SDO12610 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3027-8.
- <9> SDO12609 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3029-30.
- <10> SDO12608 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3031-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0922 9058 (3603m by 973m) (5698 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 8:11AM