Monument record MDO29798 - Possible Second World War military buildings, Nothe Gardens, Weymouth
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Summary
A group of four buildings are visible on aerial photographs of Nothe Gardens taken in 1947. Their date and function is unclear, however their close proximity to a Second World War Heavy Anti-aircraft Battery (MDO29795) suggests they could be of modern military origin.
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Full Description
A group of four buildings are visible on aerial photographs of Nothe Gardens taken in 1947 (1). Their date and function is unclear, however their close proximity to a Second World War Heavy Anti-aircraft Battery (MDO29795) suggests they could be of modern military origin. These buildings were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 30-AUG-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5156-57 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13085.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13085 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5156-57.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6861 7863 (20m by 16m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 11 2013 5:05PM
