Monument record MDO28906 - Second World War anti tank cubes, Wick, Bournemouth
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Summary
Three lines of Second World War anti tank cubes are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1945 across the Broadway in Wick. The blocks are positioned in a break in the centre of a boundary bank which runs north to south cutting off the approach to Hengistbury Head (see MDO28905). The anti tank cubes and bank are probably associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164).
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Full Description
Three lines of Second World War anti tank cubes are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1945 across the Broadway in Wick. The blocks are positioned in a break in the centre of a boundary bank which runs north to south cutting off the approach to Hengistbury Head (see MDO28905). The anti tank cubes and bank are probably associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164). (1-2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12740 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7125-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1565 9136 (24m by 18m) (13 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 12:54PM