Monument record MWX4748 - Military site, West Field, Hengistbury Head, Southbourne, Bournemouth

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Summary

An unidentified military installation, possibly a signals enclosure, part of the second world war military presence at Hengistbury Head. Visible on a 1947 aerial photograph.

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Full Description

An military installation visible on an aerial photograph from the 1940s. (1) This feature has not been positively identified, but may be a signals enclosure, part of the military installations at Hengistbury Head. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Anon. 1940. 1940s APs. AP40_415000E_92000N.tif.
  • <2> Monograph: Hoodless, W. A.. 2005. Hengistbury Head, The Whole Story. 112-113.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 1561 9115 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SZ19SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Dec 3 2013 2:53PM

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