Monument record MDO28895 - Second World War slit trenches, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
Second World War slit trenches are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 between the Double Dykes and Warren Hill. They may have been associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164).
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Full Description
Second World War slit trenches are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 between the Double Dykes and Warren Hill. They may have been associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164). The earthworks are visible over an area measuring 230 m by 16 m and comprise six sections of angled trenches with banks of spoil around them. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12741 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7127-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1692 9085 (224m by 36m) (20 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 11:11AM
