Monument record MDO28925 - Second World War anti tank cubes, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
A double line of Second World War anti tank cubes is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 at the southern end of the Double Dykes. The anti tank cubes are probably associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) immediately to the north.
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Full Description
A double line of Second World War anti tank cubes is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1945 at the southern end of the Double Dykes. The two parallel lines are aligned south west-north east and measure up to 20 m in length. The anti tank cubes are probably associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) immediately to the north. (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 1639 9081 (23m by 14m) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
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Record last edited
Dec 23 2024 3:40PM
