Monument record MDO28908 - Second World War beach scaffolding, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A line of Second World War beach scaffolding is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 at White Pits on Hengistbury Head.
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Full Description
A line of Second World War beach scaffolding is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 at White Pits on Hengistbury Head. The scaffolding measures 105 m in length, with a further line of posts or scaffolding extending down the beach to the south. Further beach scaffolding can been seen at the high water mark (see MDO28909). (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 7127-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12741.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12741 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-OCT-1945. RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7127-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1605 9084 (108m by 63m) (292 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 24 2013 12:58PM
