Monument record MDO31304 - First World War practice trench system, Bovington Tank Training Camp, Turners Puddle
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Summary
An area of First World War practice trenches is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 within the area of the First and Second World War Bovington Tank Training Site, on Chamberlayne's Heath.
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Full Description
An area of First World War practice trenches is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 within the area of the First and Second World War Bovington Tank Training Site, on Chamberlayne's Heath. The trenches are constructed in a zig-zag fashion and are visible over an area measuring approximately 120 m by 110 m. (1) Other areas of practice trenches are located to the south (see MDO31301-3). These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 10-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA128 7120-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13608.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13608 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 10-FEB-1945. RAF 106G/LA128 7120-1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8326 9184 (115m by 131m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SW |
| Civil Parish | Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 28 2014 10:19AM
