Monument record MWX4751 - Camouflaged Radar Enclosure, White Pits, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
Camouflaged radar enclosure, part of a Chain Home radar station at Hengistbury Head, visible as a structure on a 1947 aerial photograph.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Camouflaged radar enclosure, part of the Hengistbury Head Chain Home radar station, visible on a 1947 aerial photograph. (1-2)
The site is formed of a circular mound, measuring 27 m in diameter, camouflaging a structure, possibly an air raid shelter or other ancillary building associated with the Chain Home radar station. Four small buildings are located around the mound. (3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1619 9088 (62m by 53m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 7:17AM