Monument record MDO30769 - Second World War allotments, Swanage
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Summary
A block of allotments of possible Second World War date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s, to the west of New Swanage.
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Full Description
A block of allotments of possible Second World War date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s, to the west of New Swanage. (1) The southern part of the allotment area is now in use as an extension to the adjacent cemetery. Areas were given over to cultivation during the Second World War as part of the "Dig for Victory" campaign. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5399-5400 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13421.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13421 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5399-5400.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0183 8009 (142m by 262m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 2 2014 3:13PM
