Monument record MDO28910 - Second World War beach scaffolding, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A line of Second World War beach scaffolding is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 immediately to the south of Double Dykes on Hengistbury Head.
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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 immediately to the south of Double Dykes on Hengistbury Head. The line of scaffolding extends along the southern end of the Double Dykes and measures 85 m in length. Further beach scaffolding can been seen at the high water mark (see MDO28909). (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 1639 9079 (90m by 33m) (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 24 2013 12:59PM