Monument record MDO28589 - 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 Manor Bay in the west for a distance of approximately 320 m.
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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 Manor Bay in the west for a distance of approximately 320 m. (1) 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. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1221 9119 (319m by 40m) (411 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 3 2023 2:07PM