Monument record MDO28653 - 19th century or early modern groyne, Southbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 19th century or early modern groyne is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the intertidal zone to the south of Southbourne Overcliff Drive and Grand Avenue. The groyne is visible as a line of posts, supporting timbers along its length, broadening at its southern end. It has a total length of 52 m. (1) 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 7115-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12646.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1315 9122 (9m by 54m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 9 2023 3:43PM
