Monument record MDO28929 - Second World War anti tank cubes, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
Three lines of Second World War anti tank cubes are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1945 at the northern end of the Double Dykes. The anti tank cubes are probably associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) in this area.
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Full Description
Three lines of Second World War anti tank cubes are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1945 at the northern end of the Double Dykes. The lines of cubes are aligned south west-north east and measure up to 25 m in length. The anti tank cubes are probably associated with the defences around the Chain Home radar site (see MD28870) in this area. (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 1659 9111 (100m by 61m) (20 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
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Record last edited
Dec 23 2024 3:40PM
