Monument record MDO30614 - First or Second World War fox holes, Great Oven Hill, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Two hollows surrounded by upcast banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Great Oven Hill, Wareham St Martin. They are considered likely to be the remains of military foxholes associated with First or Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
Two hollows surrounded by upcast banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Great Oven Hill, Wareham St Martin (1), located at NGR SY 92759 90380 & SY 92648 90356. They are considered likely to be the remains of military foxholes associated with First or Second World War activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are still visible as earthworks 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 9270 9036 (126m by 40m) (6 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 20 2014 10:20AM
