Monument record MDO29034 - Second World War practice trench, east of Knowl Hill, Studland
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Full Description
A Second World War practice trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Knowl Hill, Studland. The trench is in zig-zag form, extending from west to east for a distance of approximately 160 m. (1-2) It may have been associated with other military activity in the area. An area of trackways run to the north and south of the trench (see MDO29033); a possible military site is located immediately to the south and an area used for bomb testing is located to the east (see MDO29035-6). This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 29-APR-1941, RAF 225D/UK841/2 4-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12800.
<2> Royal Air Force, 25-SEP-1945, RAF 106G/US/842 5042-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12801.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0322 8336 (148m by 24m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 21 2013 2:27PM
