Monument record MDO29037 - Second World War gun emplacement, east of Salterne, Studland
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Summary
A possible Second World War gun emplacement is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Salterne, Studland.
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Full Description
A possible Second World War gun emplacement is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Salterne, Studland. The site is formed of two horseshoe-shaped structures, located one in front of the other on an east-west alignment. The site may have been associated with coastal defences, or with an area of military training (see MDO29036, bomb craters). (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12803 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-DEC-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1893 3309-10.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0335 8356 (24m by 15m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 21 2013 3:14PM