Monument record MDO30847 - Second World War weapons pits, Newton Heath, Studland
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Summary
A line of five possible Second World War weapons pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946 on Newton Heath.
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Full Description
A line of five possible Second World War weapons pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946 on Newton Heath. The earthworks are formed of small oval pits, measuring approximately 3 m by 2 m, surrounded by banks of spoil. (1) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6388-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12663.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12663 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6388-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0022 8454 (52m by 66m) (14 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 4 2014 9:42AM
