Monument record MDO24371 - Preston, military camp
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Summary
The possible site of a WWII military camp on the site of Weymouth Bay Holiday Camp, Preston.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The possible site of a WWII military camp on the site of Weymouth Bay Holiday Camp, Preston. A series of temporary structures (huts or tents) are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946, lining the field boundaries {1}. They may be of military or domestic origin. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4451-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11762.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11762 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4451-2.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7014 8280 (408m by 292m) (23 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 16 2012 2:10AM
