Monument record MDO30275 - Second World War military site, Highwood Heath, East Stoke
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Summary
A rectilinear structure surrounded by an enclosure and bare earthworks is visible on aerial photographs of Highwood Heath, East Stoke. It is considered likely to be the remains of a military site associated with Second World War activities in this area. The bare earthworks are still partially visible on recent aerial images, however the structure appears to have now been removed or demolished.
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Full Description
A rectilinear structure surrounded by an enclosure and bare earthworks is visible on aerial photographs of Highwood Heath, East Stoke (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a military site associated with Second World War activities in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. The bare earthworks are still partially visible on the most recent aerial images available to the project, however the structure appears to have now been removed or demolished.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6412-13 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13211.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13211 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6412-13.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8719 8530 (102m by 88m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NE |
| Civil Parish | East Stoke; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 13 2014 10:18AM
