Monument record MDO29454 - Post medieval settlement, Worbarrow, Tyneham

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Summary

Ruined buildings and structures of the former post medieval settlement of Worbarrow are visible on aerial photographs. The settlement and surrounding area was requisitioned by the military during the Second World War for training purposes. Some of the structures are likely to be modern military additions to the site.

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Full Description

Ruined buildings and structures of the former post medieval settlement of Worbarrow are visible on aerial photographs (1-3). The settlement and surrounding area was requisitioned by the military during the Second World War for training purposes. Some of the structures are likely to be modern military additions to the site. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).


<1> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/200 2002-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12964.

<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 20-JUL-2008, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12674.

<3> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 2002-3.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 20-JUL-2008. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 8716 7993 (265m by 522m) (50 map features)
Map sheet SY87NE
Civil Parish Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 6 2024 4:34PM

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