Monument record MDO29646 - Second World War barbed wire entanglement, Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock
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Summary
Two parallel dark lines are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1940 across Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. They are possibly Second World War barbed wire entanglements predating the anti-tank cubes described in MDO29645.
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Two parallel dark lines are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1940 across Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock (1). They are possibly Second World War barbed wire entanglements predating the anti-tank cubes described in MDO29645. It is one of several lines of beach defence including a coastal battery (MWX1300 and MDO29649), possible barbed wire entanglement (MDO29647) and a possible pillbox (MDO29648). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 05-AUG-1940, RAF 225A/BR252 33-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13025.
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- <1> SDO13025 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-AUG-1940. RAF 225A/BR252 33-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4906 8878 (122m by 95m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY48NE |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:34PM
