Monument record MWX4680 - Unidentified pit features, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Two to three pit features on the coast at Abbotsbury by Abbotsbury Castle, visible on aerial photographs and considered to be associated with WWII military activity.
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Full Description
Two to three pit features on the coast at Abbotsbury by Abbotsbury Castle, visible on a 1940s AP . Possibly gravel or sand extraction pits? (1)
The features were digitally plotted from aerial photographs {2} during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project. They are associated with a pillbox and direction arrow and are considered to be associated with WWII military activity.
<1> Anon, 1940, 1940s APs, AP40_355000E_85000N.tif (Digital archive). SWX8819.
<2> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4285-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12188.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5574 8471 (79m by 92m) (12 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 146
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:39PM
