Monument record MDO42760 - Second World War trench at Southbourne Promenade, east of Portman Ravine, Bournemouth

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note a former Second World War trench of uncertain form at the base of the coastal slope east of the public toilets on Southbourne Promenade near Portman Ravine, as listed by M A Edgington.

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Full Description

The trench is presumed to have been infilled.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e44949.
  • --- Monograph: Edgington M A. 2013. Bournemouth and the Second World War. Appendix A.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 12570 91270 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Oct 30 2020 12:05PM

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