Monument record MDO25861 - West Bexington - World War Two military site
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Summary
Numerous small pits, posts and sections of zig-zag trenches are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs{1}. These features are considered likely to be the remains of a military training or defensive site of World War Two date. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Numerous small pits, posts and sections of zig-zag trenches are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs{1}. These features are considered likely to be the remains of a military training or defensive site of World War Two date. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3282-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12158.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12158 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3282-3.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5311 8669 (147m by 174m) (24 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 16 2012 10:25AM
