Monument record MDO29621 - Second World War anti-tank cubes, Freshwater Beach, Burton Bradstock
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Summary
A line of Second World War anti-tank cubes are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 to the west of Burton Freshwater. It is one of several lines of beach defences including a mine field and possible barbed wire entanglements. The cubes were removed soon after the end of the war.
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Full Description
A line of Second World War anti-tank cubes are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 to the west of Burton Freshwater. It is one of several lines of beach defences including a mine field (MDO29622) and possible barbed wire entanglements (MDO29623). The cubes were removed soon after the end of the 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 8-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13021.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13021 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-JUN-1942. RAF AC53 8-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4762 8962 (338m by 180m) (144 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY48NE |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:34PM
