Monument record MDO28633 - Second World War Emergency water Supply, Southbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible Second World War Emergency Water Supply is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of the junction of Southbourne Overcliff Drive and Clifton Road. The possible EWS measures 13 m square. (1) An EWS was a reservoir used if the main water supply was cut off. The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 30-OCT-1945, RAF 106G/T16/PART I 7117-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12627.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1358 9134 (24m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 8:34AM
