Monument record MDO40585 - Modern water tank, Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth
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Summary
A modern water tank on the corner of Cranleigh Road and Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is presumed to be a wartime water storage facility for use in the case of air raids and incendiary fires. The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A modern water tank on the corner of Cranleigh Road and Arnewood Road, Bournemouth, is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature comprises a hollowrectangular structure 20.5m long by 15.6m wide with 1m wide outer walls.
The feature is situated within a grassed plot surrounded by perimeter walls. It is presumed to be a wartime water storage facility for use in the case of air raids and incendiary fires. The site was demolished by 1959; a house is shown under construction on a 1959 aerial photograph (2).
The feature was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1377 9259 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 10 2018 3:23PM