Monument record MDO29916 - Second World War beach defences, Ferrybridge, Wyke Regis
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Summary
Second World War barbed wire beach defences are visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken in 1942, located across Chesil Beach and towards the northern end of Ferrybridge.
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Full Description
Second World War barbed wire beach defences are visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken in 1942 (1), located across Chesil Beach and towards the northern end of Ferrybridge. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 27-APR-1942, RAF AC36 29-30 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13114.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13114 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1942. RAF AC36 29-30.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6683 7550 (510m by 457m) (14 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:35PM
