Monument record MDO31054 - Second World War possible gun emplacement, Windmill Knap, Langton Matravers
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Summary
A Second World War structure, which may be a gun emplacement is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1945, Windmill Knap, Langton Matravers.
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Full Description
A Second World War structure, which may be a gun emplacement is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1945, Windmill Knap, Langton Matravers. The structures that form the possible gun emplacement run around a sub-circular area measuring 10 m in diameter, with an entrance on the western side. (1) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 14-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA194 267-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13572.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13572 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 14-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA194 267-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0067 8004 (11m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2014 11:53AM
