Monument record MDO25915 - Morkhams Lake, WWII military site
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Summary
A WWII military site comprising two concentric enclosures possibly formed by barbed wire fencing and showing as a dark line on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and 1948. Internal features may be the sites of buildings.
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Full Description
A WWII military site comprising two large concentric enclosures, possibly formed by barbed wire fencing and showing as a dark line on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and 1948 {1-2}. Internal features may be the sites of buildings. The site lies to the north-west of Morkhams Lake landing stage and is associated with a number of other military structures described separately. The site was digitally plotted as part of the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5918 8264 (225m by 191m) (19 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 30 2012 8:00AM
