Monument record MDO24822 - Weymouth Bay, WWII beach defence
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Summary
WWII Beach defences at Weymouth. A line of anti-tank blocks are visible on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Over 500 small square structures are visible on aerial photographs taken between 1940 and 1946 {1-2}, running along the sea-ward edge of the coast road from Overcombe to Weymouth. They are considered likely to be anti-tank blocks forming part of a multiple line of WWII beach defences. (See also MDO24821). The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3238-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11985.
<2> Royal Air Force, 05-AUG-1940, RAF/225A/BR226 (VA) 1-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12000.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6918 8110 (1012m by 1045m) (571 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 17 2010 10:44AM
