Monument record MDO29193 - Second World War military camp, Smedmore House, Kimmeridge
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Summary
A Second World War military camp in the grounds of Smedmore House. Over 100 tents (and sites of tents) with associated buildings are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 1946.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War military camp in the grounds of Smedmore House. Over 100 tents (and sites of tents) with associated buildings are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945(1-2). The features were digitally mapped as part of the the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA200 2012-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12886.
<2> Royal Air Force, 27_MAR-1944, RAF 106G/LA200 2010-11 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12887.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9260 7892 (357m by 411m) (122 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Kimmeridge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 16 2013 1:21PM
