Monument record MDO29957 - Second World War beach defences, Boscombe, Bournemouth
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Summary
Second World War beach defences are visible on aerial photographs of 1941 along the beach front at Boscombe. The beach defences appear to have been removed later during the Second World War.
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Full Description
Second World War beach defences are visible on aerial photographs of 1941 along the beach front at Boscombe. The beach defences appear to have been removed later during the Second World War. They consist of a line of defences extending from Boscombe Pier to the eastern end of Overcliff Drive, with two sub-rectangular enclosures extending to the south on the beach at the eastern end and at Manor Bay. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13121 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 26-AUG-1941. SZ 1191/10 MSO 31259 1416/S442H55 PO 26-28.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1215 9121 (1874m by 127m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 25 2013 12:09PM