Monument record MWX1307 - Extended Defence Officer's Point, Brownsea Island, Studland
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Summary
A World War II extended defence officers post located on Brownsea Island. This was the control centre for exploding sea mines in the Channel in the event of invasion. It was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of concrete. The access hatch is a heavy metal trap 1foot 9 inches by 2 feet 3 inches. Also present are two ventilation shafts. Over the edge of the cliff there are reinforced concrete pieces. These may be observation windows overlooking the harbour entrance. A field visit in 1994 found that some of the structure had been subjected to coastal erosion and fallen over the cliff.
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Full Description
Underground control centre for exploding sea mines in the Channel in the event of invasion. The access hatch is a heavy metal trap 1ft 9ins x 2ft 3ins. There are two ventilation shafts visible, and over the edge of the cliff there are reinforced concrete pieces some 6ft x 2ft. These may be observation windows overlooking the harbour entrance. Some of the structure has fallen over the cliff and metal girders have been exposed. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1427681.
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0013560.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0013560.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0013560.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 02880 87480 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0013560
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 105
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 NW 142
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1427681
Record last edited
Aug 10 2023 3:48PM