Monument record MDO28594 - Second World War beach obstacles, Southbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
Probable Second World War beach obstacles are visible on aerial photographs of 1945 along the beach front at Southbourne. The beach obstacles are visible as uneven piles of rocks extending for a total distance of 530 m, running parallel to Southbourne Coast Road.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Probable Second World War beach obstacles are visible on aerial photographs of 1945 along the beach front at Southbourne. The beach obstacles are visible as uneven piles of rocks extending for a total distance of 530 m, running parallel to Southbourne Coast Road. (1) The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO12621 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART I 7122-3.
- <1> SDO12740 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7125-6.
- <1> SDO12741 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7127-8.
- <1> SDO12742 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7123-4.
- <2> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1478 9103 (528m by 114m) (5 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 8:16AM
