Monument record MDO28610 - Second World War slit trench, Southbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
A probable Second World War slit trench is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s at the northern edge of Southbourne Coast Road.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A probable Second World War slit trench is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s at the northern edge of Southbourne Coast Road. The trench is oriented east-west, measures 11 m in length, and is flanked by banks of spoil. Slit trenches were excavated to protect troops from defensive fire. The trench may have been excavated for practise purposes. (1) The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) An area of possible anti-tank ditches are located immediately to the south west (see MDO28609). 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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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1474 9114 (11m by 9m) (4 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 8:24AM
