Monument record MDO29645 - Second World War anti-tank cubes, Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock
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Summary
A line of Second World War anti-tank cubes are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 across Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. It is one of several lines of beach defences including a coastal battery, possible barbed wire entanglements and a possible pillbox. The cubes were removed soon after the end of the war.
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Full Description
A line of Second World War anti-tank cubes are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 across Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. It is one of several lines of beach defences including a coastal battery (MWX1300 and MDO29649), possible barbed wire entanglements (MDO29646 and 7) and a possible pillbox (MDO29648). The cubes were removed soon after the end of the war. (1). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13024 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-JUL-1942. RAF AC53 5-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4906 8875 (144m by 139m) (68 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY48NE |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 25 2013 10:45AM
