Monument record MDO28879 - Second World War camouflaged structure, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A camouflaged structure, part of a Chain Home radar station at Hengistbury Head, is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947 in an area now covered by housing to the west of Southbourne Coast Road.
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Full Description
A camouflaged structure, part of a Chain Home radar station at Hengistbury Head, is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947 in an area now covered by housing to the west of Southbourne Coast Road. The site is formed of an oval mound, measuring 33 m by 28 m, camouflaging a structure, possibly an air raid shelter or other ancillary building associated with the Chain Home radar station. (1) 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 II 7123-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12742.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12742 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7123-4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1561 9116 (46m by 43m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO28878
Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 7:38AM
