Monument record MDO29038 - Second World War defensive structure, east of Studland Heath, Studland
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Summary
A possible Second World War defensive structure, or possible tank training track is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Studland Heath.
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Full Description
A possible Second World War defensive structure, or possible tank training track is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Studland Heath. The earthwork is formed of a v-shaped bank, measuring approximately 573 m in total length. The site may have been associated with an area of military training (see MDO29036, for bomb craters immediately to the south). (1) 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 VB 5-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12804.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12804 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 29-APR-1941. RAF 225D/UK841/2 VB 5-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0324 8388 (150m by 406m) (2 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
Nov 11 2013 2:08PM
