Monument record MDO29553 - Second World War anti tank blocks, Charmouth
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Summary
A line of Second World War anti-tank blocks are visible on the beach at Charmouth on aerial photographs taken in 1946. These beach defences have since been removed.
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Full Description
A line of Second World War anti-tank blocks are visible on the beach at Charmouth on aerial photographs taken in 1946 (1). These beach defences have since been removed, although two remaining pimples are recorded in MDO21728. They were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12984 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK1412 4316-7.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 3654 9302 (145m by 13m) (40 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SE |
| Civil Parish | Charmouth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 17 2013 3:51PM