Monument record MDO29158 - Second World War allotments, Swanage
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Summary
An area of Second World War allotments is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Queen's Road, Swanage.
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Full Description
An area of Second World War allotments is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Queen's Road, Swanage. The allotment site measures 145 m by 125 m. (1) Areas of land were given over to allotments during the Second World War as part of the Dig for Victory campaign. The site has since been built over. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 14-MAY-1945, RAF 106G/LA194 272-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12872.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12872 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 14-MAY-1945. RAF 106G/LA194 272-3.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0296 7850 (140m by 162m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 4:53PM
