Monument record MDO28877 - Second World War camouflaged structure, Wick Hams, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A camouflaged structure, part of a Chain Home radar station at Hengistbury Head, is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947 to the west of Wick Hams. The site is formed of a circular mound, measuring 21 m in diameter, camouflaging a structure, possibly an air raid shelter or other ancillary building associated with the Chain Home radar station. Three small buildings are located to the south of the mound. A semi-circular barbed wire entanglement is located around the mound, extending from east to west. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3017-18 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12738.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12738 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3017-18.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1638 9129 (132m by 85m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO28877
Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 7:34AM
