Monument record MDO28942 - Second World War anti-tank cubes, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
Second World War anti-tank cubes are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1945 to the north west of Warren Hill. They may have been associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MDO28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164) and are adjacent to the south of a line of anti-glider defences (see MDO28888).
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Full Description
Second World War anti-tank cubes are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1945 to the north west of Warren Hill. They may have been associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MDO28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164) and are adjacent to the south of a line of anti-glider defences (see MDO28888). The site consists of east-west aligned line of four cubes . (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> 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 1715 9080 (10m by 2m) (5 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 12:14PM