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SZ0192 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (93)

taken 8 years ago, near to Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, England

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (93)
Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (93)
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Anti-tank Blocks: DoB ID: e24908

Poole - Tatnam Farm Allotments - Cubes. These anti-tank cubes in the allotments off Sherrin Close are a reminder that Poole was designated as an anti-tank island in 1940. There are over 30 "Dragon's Teeth" here, 6 have fallen, but around 20 are still upright, and they continue beyond into the grounds of St Mary's RC Church. These are the survivors of a continuous line that once extended from Poole Park to Creekmoor. The line went via Birds Hill Road and Garland Road, then north, before turning west along Sandbourne Road to join the anti-tank blocks here. The north of the town was an area that was considered particularly vulnerable, and accordingly where the defences were most concentrated.

SZ0192 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (94)

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Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 18 February, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 27 February, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 0165 9213 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:43.7272N 1:58.6792W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 0164 9213
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Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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