Monument record MDO28896 - Second World War slit trench, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1947 on the southern coastline of Hengistbury Head. The trench 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
A Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 on the southern coastline of Hengistbury Head. The trench may have been associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164). The earthworks consist of an angled trench measuring 16 m in total length. (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)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1714 9067 (7m by 16m) (2 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 11:20AM
