Monument record MDO28685 - Second World War beach defences, Sandbanks, Poole
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Summary
Second World War beach defences, consisting of a line of anti-glider posts, possible barbed wire entanglements and other beach obstructions, are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1941, along the beach on the south eastern side of the Sandbanks peninsula.
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Full Description
Second World War beach defences, consisting of a line of anti-glider posts, possible barbed wire entanglements and other beach obstructions, are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1941, along the beach on the south eastern side of the Sandbanks peninsula. The line of posts extends north east to south west for a distance of approximately 195 m. A looped barbed wire entanglement is located immediately to the south west. Beyond the barbed wire is a line of other possible obstructions, which may consist of piles of rocks. These obstructions extend to the south west for a distance of approximately 145 m. (1-2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0417 8732 (514m by 531m) (44 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 10 2013 7:52AM
