Monument record MDO39737 - Possible early 20th century military building, St Catherine`s Hill, Christchurch
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Summary
Two small buildings and a banked enclosure on St Catherine`s Hill are visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The buildings are within an area of early 20th century military activity and a miiltary origin is possible. The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two small buildings and a banked enclosure on St Catherine`s Hill are visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1). The buildings are within an area of early 20th century military activity and a miiltary origin is possible.
The buildings are shown as roofless structures by 1954 (2) and are no longer visible on current Google Earth imagery.
The features were digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 28-MAY-47, RAF_CPE_UK_2102 RP 3279-80 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15579.
<2> Royal Air Force, 07-OCT-54, RAF/58/1593 F22 15-16 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15580.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1412 9600 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19NW |
| Civil Parish | Hurn; Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO39542
Record last edited
Nov 7 2017 3:25PM
