Monument record MDO29608 - Circular earthwork, West Cliff, Symondsbury
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Summary
A circular earthwork is visible on lidar taken in 2009. The feature is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and is possibly of military origin dating to the Second World War.
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Full Description
A circular earthwork, 20m across, is visible on lidar taken in 2009. The feature is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 where it appears to have a small central structure. The feature is of uncertain function but considered to be possibly of military origin dating to the Second World War. (1-2). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 07-JUN-1942, RAF AC53 14-15 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12962.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4551 9080 (28m by 28m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Symondsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 24 2013 10:36AM
