Monument record MDO28907 - Second World War anti tank cubes, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A line of Second World War anti tank cubes is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 at White Pits. They are located on the northern edge of the beach to the north of a line of beach scaffolding (see MD28908 ). The anti tank cubes 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
A line of Second World War anti tank cubes is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 at White Pits. They are located on the northern edge of the beach to the north of a line of beach scaffolding (see MD28908 ). The curving line of cubes measures 98 m in length. The anti tank cubes are probably associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164). (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 1605 9087 (97m by 19m) (41 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 1:08PM