Monument record MDO42755 - Second World War trench at Zig Zag Walk, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note a former Second World War trench of uncertain form at the top of the coastal slopes at Zig Zag Walk, East Overcliff Drive, as listed by M A Edgington.

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The trench is listed as removed. The site now lies beneath a tarmac path, and the trench is presumed to have been infilled.


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S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e44928 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e44928.
  • --- Monograph: Edgington M A. 2013. Bournemouth and the Second World War. Appendix A.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 09510 90950 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Oct 23 2020 1:13PM

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