Monument record MDO28900 - Second World War slit trenches, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1945 to the north of White Pits. The trenches may have been associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164).
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Full Description
A Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1945 to the north of White Pits. The trenches may have been associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164). The trench is angled and measures approximately 23 m in length. (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.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1626 9089 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 11:48AM
