Monument record MDO28875 - Possible Second World War or modern military training site, Crichton's Heath, Arne

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Summary

A group of possible building foundation bases, earthworks and trackways are visible as on aerial photographs of Arne Heath taken in 1947 and 1949. They are considered likely to be the remains of a possible training site associated with Second World War or modern military activities in this area.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A group of possible building foundation bases, earthworks and trackways are visible as on aerial photographs of Arne Heath taken in 1947 (1) and 1949 (2). They are considered likely to be the remains of a possible training site associated with Second World War or modern military activities in this area. They were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). These features are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project (3).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 3045-46.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 2013. Google Earth 2013.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 03-MAR-1949. RAF/58/199 5075-76.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9736 8905 (448m by 638m) (58 map features)
Map sheet SY98NE
Civil Parish Arne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 4 2023 11:31AM

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