Monument record MDO28650 - 19th century or early modern groyne, Boscombe, Bournemouth
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Summary
A 19th century or early modern groyne is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the intertidal zone to the south of Boscombe Overcliff Drive.
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Full Description
A 19th century or early modern groyne is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the intertidal zone to the south of Boscombe Overcliff Drive. The groyne is visible as a line of posts, supporting timbers along its length, broadening at its southern end. It has a total length of 50 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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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1262 9122 (12m by 55m) (2 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 8:40AM