Monument record MDO42761 - Second World War trench adjacent to Beacon Steps, West Cliff, Bournemouth

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note a former Second World War trench of uncertain form at the top of the coastal slope just west of Beacon Steps, West Cliff, as listed by M A Edgington.

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Full Description

The trench is not visible on modern aerial photographs and is presumed infilled.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e44964.
  • --- Monograph: Edgington M A. 2013. Bournemouth and the Second World War. Appendix A.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 08600 90660 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Oct 30 2020 12:05PM

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