Monument record MDO28878 - Second World War camouflaged structure, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A camouflaged structure, part of a Chain Home radar station at Hengistbury Head, is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947 to the east of Rolls Drive.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A camouflaged structure, part of a Chain Home radar station at Hengistbury Head, is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947 to the east of Rolls Drive. The site is formed of a circular mound, measuring 23 m in diameter, camouflaging a structure, possibly an air raid shelter or other ancillary building associated with the Chain Home radar station. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12742 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7123-4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1593 9132 (28m by 28m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO28878
Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 7:32AM
