Monument record MDO28631 - Second World War HAA Battery, Boscombe, Bournemouth
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible Second World War Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the south of Boscombe Overcliff Drive. Three semi-circular gun emplacements are visible as earthern banks. One has a structure within it, possibly the remains of a gun mounting. (1) The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 30-OCT-1945, RAF 106G/T16/PART II 7115-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12642.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1304 9133 (57m by 60m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 8:33AM
