Monument record MDO29170 - 19th century or early modern groyne, Swanage

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Summary

A 19th century or early modern groyne is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the intertidal zone to the east of Shore Road, Swanage.

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Full Description

A 19th century or early modern groyne is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the intertidal zone to the east of Shore Road, Swanage. The groyne extends to the north east for a distance of 41 m. (1-2) The groyne is in a different location to the those plotted on the modern OS map. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-MAY-1942. RAF HLA/520 6107-8.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 14-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA194 275-6.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 0312 7907 (35m by 32m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SZ07NW
Civil Parish Swanage; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 11 2013 10:07AM

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