Monument record MDO42754 - Second World War trench at West Undercliff Promenade, Bournemouth
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Summary
The Pillbox Study Group note a former Second World War trench of uncertain form at the foot of the coastal slope at West Undercliff Promenade, immediately south of the Bournemouth International Centreas listed by M A Edgington. The trench probably formed part of a complex of anti-invasion defences securing a potential access transit route through the sea-cliff on this part of the coast.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The trench is listed as removed. It is not visible on modern aerial photographs and has probably been infilled or built-over.
Edgington M A, 2013, Bournemouth and the Second World War, Appendix A (Monograph). SDO16777.
Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e44922 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 08730 90680 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 23 2020 1:13PM
