Monument record MDO31896 - Second World War barbed wire defence line, Burngate, West Lulworth
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Summary
A linear fence or barbed-wire structure is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945 to the north and northwest of Lulworth Camp, West Lulworth. It is considered likely to be of Second World War military origin.
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Full Description
A linear fence or barbed-wire structure is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945 to the north and northwest of Lulworth Camp, West Lulworth (1). It is considered likely to be of Second World War military origin. A similar feature lies to the south (MDO31895), both are considered to be outer defence lines associated with Lulworth campe (MDO31897). The features were digitially plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project they are no longer visible on the latest Google Earth imagery.
<1> Royal Air Force, 07-FEB-1945, RAF 106G/LA/119 1041-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13823.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13823 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-FEB-1945. RAF 106G/LA/119 1041-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 83398 81852 (1212m by 519m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 18 2015 1:56PM
