Monument record MDO29722 - Possible Second World War weapons pits, Waycroft Quarries, Portland
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Summary
Six possible Second World War foxholes or weapons pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1949. The pits are located between a heavy anti aircraft battery and an army camp and may have been associated with them.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Six possible Second World War foxholes or weapons pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1949. The pits are sub-rectangular and measure up to 7 m by 4 m. The pits are located between a heavy anti aircraft battery and an army camp and may have been associated with them (see linked records). (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 08-NOV-1949, RAF 541/385 3004-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13045.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13045 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 08-NOV-1949. RAF 541/385 3004-5.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6939 7313 (48m by 18m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 5 2013 11:35AM
