Monument record MDO31004 - Second World War weapons pits, Black Down, Studland
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Numerous possible Second World War weapons pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s and 1950s on Black Down, Studland. The earthworks are formed of small oval pits, measuring approximately 3 m by 2 m, frequently surrounded by banks of spoil. The pits are visible over an area measuring approximately 680 m by 440 m. (1) Two small buildings and a trackway (see linked records) may be associated with the possible weapons pits. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 25-SEP-1945, RAF 106G/UK/842 5043 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13460.
<2> Royal Air Force, 31-MAY-1951, RAF 540/515 5018-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13461.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0234 8225 (812m by 715m) (262 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 17 2014 2:22PM
