Monument record MDO28857 - Possible late post medieval or early modern groyne, Mudeford Spit, Bournemouth
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Summary
A possible late post medieval or early modern groyne is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947 on Mudeford Spit to the north of Hengistbury Head.
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Full Description
A possible late post medieval or early modern groyne is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947 on Mudeford Spit to the north of Hengistbury Head. The structure extends across the dunes from west to east for a distance of 60 m. (1) The groyne 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, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3017-18 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12738.
<2> XX-XXX-2009, Google Earth (Aerial Photograph). SDO12705.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1832 9134 (63m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 18 2013 11:44AM
