Monument record MDO29915 - Second World War military buildings, Ferrybridge, Weymouth

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Summary

A group of dispersed buildings are visible on aerial photographs of Ferrybridge taken in the 1940s. No structures are shown here on the 1907 OS Map, suggesting an early modern date for these buildings. They are considered most likely to be associated with Second World War military activity in this area.

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A group of dispersed buildings are visible on aerial photographs of Ferrybridge taken in the 1940's (1-2). No structures are shown here on the 1907 OS Map, suggesting an early modern date for these buildings. They are considered most likely to be associated with Second World War military activity in this area. These features 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, 27-APR-1942, RAF AC36 29-30 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13114.

<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 3428-29 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13109.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1942. RAF AC36 29-30.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 3428-29.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6693 7554 (209m by 233m) (28 map features)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 10 2024 10:00AM

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