Monument record MDO8211 - Second World War rifle butts, Trigon Hill Plantation, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The remains of First World War rifle butts are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Trigon Hill Plantation (2). These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible on the most recent aerial images available to the project, having since been obscured by modern plantation.
<1> Bannister, Nicola R, and David E, 1990, A Historic Landscape Survey of Trigon Estate, near Wareham, Dorset, A21 (Unpublished document). SDO12722.
<1> Bannister, Nicola R, and David E, 1990, A Historic Landscape Survey of Trigon Estate, Wareham, A21 (Index). SDO21778.
<2> Royal Air Force, 25-JUN-1962, RAF 58/5210 F21 0097-98 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13167.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12722 Unpublished document: Bannister, Nicola R, and David E. 1990. A Historic Landscape Survey of Trigon Estate, near Wareham, Dorset. A21.
- <1> SDO21778 Index: Bannister, Nicola R, and David E. 1990. A Historic Landscape Survey of Trigon Estate, Wareham. A21.
- <2> SDO13167 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 25-JUN-1962. RAF 58/5210 F21 0097-98.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8881 9058 (167m by 114m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SE |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 029
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 12:18PM
