Monument record MDO24821 - World War 2 beach defences, Weymouth Bay
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Summary
World War II beach defences at Weymouth visible as dark lines on aerial photographs taken in 1942. Possible barbed wire entanglements.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two dark lines are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 {1} , running along the beach from Overcombe to Weymouth. They are considered likely to be man-made structures, probably barbed wire entanglements forming part of a multiple line of WWII beach defences. (See also MDO24822). The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 07-MAY-1942, RAF/HLA/531 RV 6112-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11999.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11999 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-MAY-1942. RAF/HLA/531 RV 6112-4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6899 8080 (1441m by 1660m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 14 2021 10:46AM
