Monument record MDO25925 - Chesters Hill - WWII structures
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Summary
Two sets of four structures, each set in a square formation, are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and 1946 on Chesters Hill. They are considered to be of military origin dating to WWII, possibly the footings of two radio masts.
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Full Description
Two sets of four structures, each set in a square formation, are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 and 1946 on Chesters Hill {1-2}. They are considered to be of military origin dating to WWII, possibly the footings of two radio masts. They are situated within the Abbotsbury Defence which was defended by the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5824 8347 (30m by 26m) (9 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 15 2012 11:46AM