Monument record MDO29919 - Second World War military trackway, Chesil Beach, Portland
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Summary
A trackway running north-south across Chesil Beach is visible on aerial photographs taken in the 1940s. It is considered likely to be associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
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Full Description
A trackway running north-south across Chesil Beach is visible on aerial photographs taken in the 1940's (1-2). It is considered likely to be 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, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 3428-29 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13109.
<2> Royal Air Force, 30-AUG-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5225 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13108.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6624 7594 (33m by 191m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:35PM
