Monument record MDO29858 - Possible Second World War military site, Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell
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Summary
A small square structure surrounded by a barbed wire enclosure is visible on aerial photographs of Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell, taken in 1946. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a military site associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A small square structure surrounded by a barbed wire enclosure is visible on aerial photographs of Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell, taken in 1946 (1). It is considered possible this could be the remains of a military site associated with Second World War activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 13-APR-1946, RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4055 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13096.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13096 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4055.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6527 7756 (15m by 17m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 14 2013 4:32PM
