Monument record MDO28909 - Second World War beach scaffolding, Southbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
A line of Second World War beach scaffolding is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 to the south of Southbourne Coast Road and extending to the east on the southern coastline of Hengistbury Head to White Pits.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A line of Second World War beach scaffolding is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 to the south of Southbourne Coast Road and extending to the east on the southern coastline of Hengistbury Head to White Pits. The scaffolding is visible in four sections which cover a total distance of approximately 1120 m. (1-4) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12742 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7123-4.
- <2> SDO12740 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7125-6.
- <3> SDO12741 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7127-8.
- <4> SDO12743 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7129-30.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1567 9089 (1097m by 189m) (1079 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 1:25PM