Monument record MDO28588 - Second World War beach scaffolding, Boscombe, Bournemouth
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Summary
Second World War beach scaffolding is visible on aerial photographs of 1945 along the beach front at Boscombe. The beach defences extend from Branksome Pier, running underneath the pier, to Manor Bay.
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Full Description
Second World War beach scaffolding is visible on aerial photographs of 1945 along the beach front at Boscombe. The beach defences extend from Branksome Pier, running underneath the pier, to Manor Bay. (1-2) 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. (3-5) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO12611 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7106-7.
- <2> SDO12612 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7107-8.
- <3> SDO12615 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3023-4.
- <4> SDO12613 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3025-6.
- <5> SDO12610 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3027-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1146 9110 (666m by 65m) (687 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 8:13AM