Monument record MDO47859 - Second World War light anti aircraft battery, Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Site of a Light Anti-Aircaft Artillery Battery situated on a low ridge within an area of heathland to the south-east of 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.
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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, 1408766 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9625 9101 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 34
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1408766
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 9:24AM
