Monument record MDO28904 - Second World War slit trench, Wick, Bournemouth
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Summary
A Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1945 in an area now covered by housing to the west of Harbour Road. The trench 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 in an area now covered by housing to the west of Harbour Road. The trench may have been associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) or RAF Southbourne (see MWX1164). The trench is zig-zag in form, aligned north-south and measures approximately 55 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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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1550 9140 (20m by 62m) (7 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 19 2013 12:33PM
