Monument record MDO30276 - Second World War military site, Highwood Heath, East Stoke
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Summary
A group of small curvilinear banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Highwood Heath, East Stoke. They are considered likely to be the remains of military foxholes associated with Second World War activities in this area.
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Full Description
A group of small curvilinear banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Highwood Heath, East Stoke (1-2). They are considered likely to be the remains of military foxholes associated with Second World War activities in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible on the most recent aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 21-JAN-1945, RAF 106G/LA/105 2037-38 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13227.
<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6412-13 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13211.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8726 8524 (34m by 33m) (8 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 10:35AM
