Monument record MDO42782 - Second World War gun emplacement above Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note a former gun emplacement of unspecified type on the coastal rise at about this location, as listed by M A Edgington. The site is probably part of a small military camp in this location.

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Full Description

The emplacement is not visible on modern aerial photographs, and is presumed removed.


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S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e44936 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e44936.
  • --- Monograph: Edgington M A. 2013. Bournemouth and the Second World War. Appendix A.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 10560 91120 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Nov 6 2020 3:56PM

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