Monument record MDO42754 - Second World War trench at West Undercliff Promenade, Bournemouth

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note a former Second World War trench of uncertain form at the foot of the coastal slope at West Undercliff Promenade, immediately south of the Bournemouth International Centreas listed by M A Edgington. The trench probably formed part of a complex of anti-invasion defences securing a potential access transit route through the sea-cliff on this part of the coast.

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Full Description

The trench is listed as removed. It is not visible on modern aerial photographs and has probably been infilled or built-over.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e44922.
  • --- Monograph: Edgington M A. 2013. Bournemouth and the Second World War. Appendix A.

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Grid reference SZ 08730 90680 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Oct 23 2020 1:13PM

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