Monument record MDO29688 - Second World War allotments, Sweet Hill, Portland
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Summary
Second World War allotments are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the south of Sweet Hill Road, Southwell.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second World War allotments are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the south of Sweet Hill Road, Southwell. (1) Areas were given over to cultivation during the Second World War as part of the "Dig for Victory" campaign. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 13-APR-1946, RAF 106G/UK/1411 4051-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13031.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13031 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 4051-2.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6833 6990 (66m by 78m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 1 2013 4:19PM
