Monument record MDO30181 - Possible Second World War military site, west of Clean Hollow Plantation, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A hexagonal structure and associated trackway are visible on aerial photographs to the west of Clean Hollow Plantation taken in 1945. It is of uncertain date and function. It is possible this could be associated with Second World War military activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It appears to have been demolished or removed by 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A hexagonal structure and associated trackway are visible on aerial photographs to the west of Clean Hollow Plantation taken in 1945 (1). It is of uncertain date and function. It is possible this could be associated with Second World War military activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It appears to have been demolished or removed by 1947.
<1> Royal Air Force, 21-JAN-1945, RAF 106G/LA/105 1043-44 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13201.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13201 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 21-JAN-1945. RAF 106G/LA/105 1043-44.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8914 8897 (62m by 153m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NE |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 6 2014 3:49PM
