Monument record MDO28617 - Second World War military buildings, Branksome Chine, Bournemouth
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Summary
Three possible Second World War military buildings are visible on aerial photographs of the 1945 to the south of Westminster Road and to the east of Branksome Chine. The buildings are located behind a post medieval or early modern seafront wall (see MDO28618) and are no longer visible on photographs of 1948.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three possible Second World War military buildings are visible on aerial photographs of the 1945 to the south of Westminster Road and to the east of Branksome Chine. (1) The buildings are located behind a post medieval or early modern seafront wall (see MDO28618) and are no longer visible on photographs of 1948. (2) The buildings are of unknown use but may have had a defensive function. Two of the buildings measure 3 m by 2 m and the third measures 5 m by 2 m. The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0667 8976 (21m by 11m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 8:27AM