Monument record MDO29645 - Second World War anti-tank cubes, Hive 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 across Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. It is one of several lines of beach defences including a coastal battery, possible barbed wire entanglements and a possible pillbox. 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 across Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. It is one of several lines of beach defences including a coastal battery (MWX1300 and MDO29649), possible barbed wire entanglements (MDO29646 and 7) and a possible pillbox (MDO29648). 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-JUL-1942, RAF AC53 5-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13024.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13024 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-JUL-1942. RAF AC53 5-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4906 8875 (144m by 139m) (68 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
