Monument record MDO30243 - Late prehistoric defensive earthworks, Worgret Heath, Arne

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Summary

A group of linear banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Worgret Heath, Arne. They are positioned perpendicular to a probable late prehistoric defensive earthwork (MWX3794) and may be associated with it. Alternatively they could be associated with later historic extractive activities or modern military operations.

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A group of linear banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Worgret Heath, Arne (1-3). They are positioned perpendicular to a probable late prehistoric defensive earthwork (MWX3794) and may be associated with it. Alternatively they could be associated with later historic extractive activities or modern military operations. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.


<1> Royal Air Force, 10-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA/128 7093-94 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13188.

<2> Royal Air Force, 10-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA/128 7094-95 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13224.

<3> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6409-10 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13207.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 10-FEB-1945. RAF 106G/LA/128 7093-94.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 10-FEB-1945. RAF 106G/LA/128 7094-95.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6409-10.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 8971 8703 (100m by 140m) (7 map features)
Map sheet SY88NE
Civil Parish Arne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 10 2024 10:09AM

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