Monument record MDO29649 - Second World War coastal gun battery, Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock
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Summary
The possible site of a Second World War coastal gun battery. A dispersed group of four structures are visible on the clifftop above Burton Beach on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and 1948, they may be associated with the gun emplacement described in MWX1300.
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Full Description
The possible site of a Second World War coastal gun battery. A dispersed group of four structures (possibly building platforms and/or gun emplacements) are visible on the clifftop above Burton Beach on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and 1948 (1-2), they may be associated with the gun emplacement described in MWX1300. The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4885 8888 (146m by 86m) (8 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
Feb 10 2017 11:56AM