Monument record MDO30600 - Second World War military site, Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin

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Summary

A group of trackways, earthworks and structures are visible on aerial photographs of Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin. They are considered likely to be the remains of tank tracks and buildings associated with Second World War military activities in this area.

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Full Description

A group of trackways, earthworks and structures are visible on aerial photographs of Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin (1-2). They are considered likely to be the remains of tank tracks and buildings associated with Second World War military activities in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.


<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5051-52 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13339.

<2> Royal Air Force, 09-APR-1956, RAF 158/1976 F21 0024-25 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13342.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5051-52.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-APR-1956. RAF 158/1976 F21 0024-25.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9250 9012 (897m by 1189m) (28 map features)
Map sheet SY99SW
Civil Parish Wareham St Martin; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 19 2014 3:30PM

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