Monument record MDO29285 - Second World War anti-tank blocks, Poole Park, Poole
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Summary
Second World War anti-tank blocks are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945 to the southeast of Poole Park.
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Full Description
Second World War anti-tank blocks are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945 to the southeast of Poole Park.(1) Anti-tank blocks, made of reinforced concrete, were one of the coastal crust defence measures used to protect vulnerable areas during the Second World War. The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0254 9094 (20m by 6m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 26 2013 3:56PM