Monument record MDO29612 - Second World War anti-tank cubes, East Beach, Bridport Harbour, Bridport
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Summary
A line of Second World War anti-tank cubes are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 on East Beach to the east of Bridport Harbour. The cubes were removed soon after the end of the war.
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Full Description
A line of Second World War anti-tank cubes are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 on East Beach to the east of Bridport Harbour. The cubes were removed soon after the end of the war (1). A darker line on the landward side of the cube may be an earlier barbed wire entanglemen (see MDO29613). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 07-JUN-1942, RAF AC53 11-12 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13020.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13020 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-JUN-1942. RAF AC53 11-12.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4630 9027 (232m by 101m) (99 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:34PM
