Monument record MDO30617 - Second World War military site, Sandford, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A group of buildings, trackways and earthworks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs, located just to the north of Sandford, Wareham St Martin. They are considered likely to be the remains of a military site associated with Second World War activity in this area
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Full Description
A group of buildings, trackways and earthworks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1), located just to the north of Sandford, Wareham St Martin. They are considered likely to be the remains of a military site associated with Second World War activity 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, the majority of this area now being the site of Sandford Middle School.
<1> Royal Air Force, 09-APR-1956, RAF 158/1976 F21 0024-25 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13342.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13342 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-APR-1956. RAF 158/1976 F21 0024-25.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9316 9020 (282m by 320m) (47 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 11:10AM
