Monument record MDO29023 - Second World War minefield, Studland, Purbeck

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Second World War minefield, consisting of two lines of pits, are visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s, extending along the coast on the cliff edge, to the south east of Studland.

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Two lines of pits, are visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s, extending along the coast on the cliff edge, to the south east of Studland. (1) They are considered likely to be the site of a removed Second World War minefield. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).


<1> Royal Air Force, 12-DEC-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1893 3307-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12791.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 3307-8.

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Grid reference Centred SZ 0435 8235 (495m by 84m) (105 map features)
Map sheet SZ08SW
Civil Parish Studland; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 6 2024 4:34PM

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