Monument record MDO20764 - West Knighton: World War Two camp

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Site of a WWII military camp, visible on aerial photographs.

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Site of a WWII military camp at West Knighton. Buildings, roadways and other structures are visible on aerial photographs. {1-3}


<1> United States Army Air Forces, 04-JAN-1944, US/7PH/GP/LOC138 5008-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10848.

<2> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3079-81 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10847.

<3> Royal Air Force, 09-MAR-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4005-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10807.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: United States Army Air Forces. 04-JAN-1944. US/7PH/GP/LOC138 5008-9.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3079-81.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4005-7.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 73309 87372 (313m by 400m) (67 map features)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish West Knighton; Dorset
Civil Parish Broadmayne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 5 2012 10:53AM

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