Monument record MDO29615 - Second World War barbed wire defence, East Cliff, West Bay, Bridport
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Summary
A dark linear mark is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 running north-westwards inland from East Cliff. The feature is considered to be a barbed wire defence dating to the Second World War.
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Full Description
A dark linear mark is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 running north-westwards inland from East Cliff. The feature is considered to be a barbed wire defence dating to the Second World War.(1). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 07-JUN-1942, RAF AC53 11-12 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13020.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13020 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-JUN-1942. RAF AC53 11-12.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4654 9026 (105m by 132m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 3:46PM
