Monument record MDO29458 - Second World War anti-tank blocks, Worbarrow Bay, Tyneham
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Summary
A group of 23 anti-tank cubes are visible on RAF aerial photographs of Worbarrow Bay taken in 1945. They are aligned in two rows across the back of the beach, blocking the exit from the cove. More recent aerial photographs show that these blocks have now been scattered across the foreshore, most probably due to movement by the sea (see MWX1438).
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Full Description
A group of 23 anti-tank cubes are visible on RAF aerial photographs of Worbarrow Bay taken in 1945 (1). They are aligned in two rows across the back of the beach, blocking the exit from the cove. More recent aerial photographs (2) show that these blocks have now been scattered across the foreshore, most probably due to movement by the sea (see MWX1438). These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8706 7978 (15m by 32m) (24 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1419130
Record last edited
Oct 9 2013 4:57PM