Monument record MDO29476 - Possible Second World War military building, Hobarrow Bay, Tyneham
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Summary
The ruins of a rectilinear structure are visible on aerial photographs of the cliff edge at Hobarrow Bay. It is possible this could be the remains of a military building associated with Second World War activity in this area. Alternatively it could have a historic or modern agricultural origin.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The ruins of a rectilinear structure are visible on aerial photographs of the cliff edge at Hobarrow Bay (1). It is possible this could be the remains of a military building associated with Second World War activity in this area. Alternatively it could have a historic or modern agricultural origin. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Channel Coastal Observatory, 20-JUL-2008, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12674.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12674 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 20-JUL-2008. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8948 7917 (7m by 9m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 10 2013 4:19PM
