Monument record MWX4774 - Rocket post, Southbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
A rocket post on the cliffs at Southbourne established in the later nineteenth century. It had been destroyed by cliff erosion by 1923.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rocket post first marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 2 (1898). Also marked on the third epoch map (1909). (1) (2)
The rocket post was destroyed by coastal erosion by 1924. (3)
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1900, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two (Map). SDO11594.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1923-33, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three (Map). SDO11595.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1934-38, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch four (Map). SDO11596.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1523 9100 (272m by 40m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 8 2013 3:18PM
