Monument record MWX4774 - Rocket post, Southbourne, Bournemouth

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Summary

A rocket post on the cliffs at Southbourne established in the later nineteenth century. It had been destroyed by cliff erosion by 1923.

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A rocket post first marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 2 (1898). Also marked on the third epoch map (1909). (1) (2) The rocket post was destroyed by coastal erosion by 1924. (3)

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  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923-33. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three. paper. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1934-38. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch four. paper. 1:2500.

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Grid reference Centred SZ 1523 9100 (272m by 40m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SZ19SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Mar 8 2013 3:18PM

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