Monument record MDO28686 - Second World War beach defences, Sandbanks, Poole
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Summary
Second World War beach defences, consisting of two possible barbed wire entanglements, are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1941, along the beach on the western side of the Sandbanks peninsula, adjacent to Banks Road.
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Full Description
Second World War beach defences, consisting of two possible barbed wire entanglements, are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1941, along the beach on the western side of the Sandbanks peninsula, adjacent to Banks Road. The structures are semi-circular in shape and may have been anti-boat landing obstacles. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 26-AUG-1941, RAF 1416/S442H55 PO-03-PO-05 MSO 31259 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12675.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12675 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 26-AUG-1941. RAF 1416/S442H55 PO-03-PO-05 MSO 31259.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0452 8790 (253m by 219m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 10 2013 7:52AM
