Monument record MDO47246 - Second World War light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Site of a Light Anti-Aircaft Artillery Battery situated to the west of the Wareham Road which passes close to the Royal Naval Cordite Factory on Holton Heath. It was designed for the defence of that establishment, and is known to have been operational between 1942-3 when it was manned by troops of the 448th Battalion from 84 Regiment. The emplacement was installed with a single 40mm gun mounted on a Mark II platform. There are no surviving remains. Ground photo with archive report.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, English Heritage Alternative Action Report, MPPA, 11-Jan-2000 (Scheduling record). SDO18279.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1408768 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9490 9190 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SW 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1408768
Record last edited
Oct 16 2023 1:22PM
