Monument record MDO28888 - Second World War anti-glider defences or minefield Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
Two areas of Second World War anti-glider defences or minefields are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 on and to the north of Warren Hill, Hengistbury Head.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Two areas of Second World War defences are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 on and to the north of Warren Hill, Hengistbury Head. A V-shaped double line of pits is located on Warren Hill, measuring 345 m in total length. A north-south aligned double line of pits is located to the north of Warren Hill, measuring 160 m in length. A linear bank and ditch and a line of nine pits are located adjacent to the east. These features may be aircraft landing obstructions or the sites of removed minefields. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12729 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-OCT-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2370 PART 1 5026-7.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1733 9077 (325m by 481m) (197 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 8 2014 1:14PM