Monument record MDO29159 - 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 in the area of Peveril Road, Swanage.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An area of Second World War allotments is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the area of Peveril Road, Swanage. The allotment site measures 53 m by 25 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, 12-DEC-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1893 3301-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12854.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12854 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 3301-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0332 7829 (62m by 35m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 11 2013 8:26AM
