Monument record MDO29752 - Second World War slit trench, Castletown, Portland
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Summary
A possible Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of the Royal Naval Hospital site, Castletown, Portland.
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Full Description
A possible Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of the Royal Naval Hospital site, Castletown, Portland. The zig-zag trench is flanked by banks and is in two sections. It measures up to 90 m in length. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 1409-10 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13060.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13060 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 1409-10.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6879 7430 (82m by 40m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 7 2013 1:25PM
