Monument record MDO30905 - Second World War anti-landing obstacles, Slepe Heath, Arne
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Summary
A linear group of northwest-southeast orientated oblong mounds are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Slepe Heath, Arne taken in 1946. It is possible these could be the remains of Second World War anti-landing obstacles.
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Full Description
A linear group of northwest-southeast orientated oblong mounds, each approximately 3.5m x 1.7m, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Slepe Heath, Arne taken in 1946 (1). It is possible these could be the remains of Second World War anti-landing obstacles. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery, this are now being under modern plantation.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6398-99 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13506.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13506 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6398-99.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9483 8610 (286m by 113m) (62 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2014 12:32PM
