Monument record MDO25916 - Morkhams Lake - WWII nissen hut
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Summary
Possible site of a World War II nissen hut located at Morkhams Lake and visible as an extant structure on aerial photographs taken in 1948.
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Full Description
A rectilinear building with curved roof profile is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1948 {1} to the east of the landing stage at Morkhams Lake. It is potentially the site of a World War II nissen hut. It is situated within the Abbotsbury Defence which was defended by the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. The site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12208 Aerial Photograph: 07-MAY-1948. SY 5982/2-3 (RAF30099).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5926 8250 (24m by 22m) (2 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 7:59AM