Monument record MDO28660 - Second World War sectioning of pier, Boscombe Pier, Bournemouth
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Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The area of Boscombe Pier demolished during the Second World War as an anti-invasion measure is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s. The photographs show that the structures on the pier have been removed and a section measuring approximately 38 m in length has beeen demolished. (1) The most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project shows the pier as reconstructed in the post war period. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 11-OCT-1945, RAF 106G/T10/PART I 7106-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12611.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1118 9101 (21m by 46m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 458992
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 8:44AM
