Monument record MDO30601 - First World War slit trenching, Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A linear ditch and associated banks are visible on aerial photographs of Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin. They are considered likely to be the remains of practice slit trenching associated with First World War military activities in this area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A linear ditch and associated banks are visible on aerial photographs of Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of practice slit trenching associated with First World War military activities in this area. Similar features are also located 150m to the south (MDO30602). This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is 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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13339 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5051-52.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9254 9014 (101m by 28m) (4 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 3:39PM
