Monument record MDO25924 - Chesters Hill - WWII structures
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Summary
A double line of small structures, possibly dragons teeth, are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 on Chesters Hill They are considered to be of military origin dating to WWII.
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Full Description
A double line of small structures, possibly anti-tank blocks or dragons teeth, are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 on Chesters Hill {1}. They are considered to be of military origin dating to WWII and are situated within the Abbotsbury Defence which was defended by the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3319-20 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12185.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12185 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3319-20.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5828 8340 (39m by 10m) (22 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 15 2012 11:46AM
