Monument record MDO29902 - Second World War military road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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A roadway is visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken during the 1940's (1-3). It is considered possible this could be a roadway associated with Second World War military 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, 24-JAN-1942, RAF/S740 5003-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13110.
<2> Royal Air Force, 27-APR-1942, RAF AC36 34-35 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13111.
<3> Royal Air Force, 30-AUG-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5225 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13108.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SY 6627 7662 (180m by 469m) (5 map features) |
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Map sheet | SY67NE |
Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:35PM