Maritime record MWX2334 - Remains of Submerged defences

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Summary

Concrete anti - invasion defences found on sea bed

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Legend - Foul Ground Anti-invasion device.

15-MAR-1971 Charted pecked lines extending from 50 41 00N, 01 55 00W to 50 42 17N 01 44 42W indicate an anti-invasion device laid during WWII and consists of a line of 3000 pound concrete clumps of dimensions 2 feet 6 inches x 3 feet 6 inches backed by small anchors. The clumps stand 2 feet 6 inches proud of the sea bed.

28-OCT-1977 Not located. (1)


<1> United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, 1992, Hydrographic Office wreck index (Index). SWX4837.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Index: United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. 1992. Hydrographic Office wreck index.

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SZ 05887 87143 (point)
Map sheet SZ08NE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0907
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 NE 9

Record last edited

Mar 14 2011 11:31AM

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