Monument record MDO28624 - Second World War military camp, Bournemouth
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Summary
A possible Second World War military camp is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the west of Bournemouth Pier. The camp consists of eight rectangular buildings, seven oriented north-south and one lying perpendicular to them.
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Full Description
A possible Second World War army camp is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the west of Bournemouth Pier. The camp consists of eight rectangular buildings, seven oriented north-south and one lying perpendicular to them. The buildings are visible over an area measuring approximately 40 m by 28 m. (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).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0847 9067 (43m by 31m) (18 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 8:30AM