Monument record MDO31424 - Second World War foxholes or shell holes, Brenscombe Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A group of small circular pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Brenscombe Heath, Corfe Castle taken in 1946. They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War foxholes or shell holes.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A group of small circular pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Brenscombe Heath, Corfe Castle taken in 1946 (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War foxholes or shell holes associated with military activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4401-02 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13644.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13644 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4401-02.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9854 8351 (332m by 118m) (32 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 5 2014 3:37PM
