Monument record MDO29053 - Second World War practice trenches, north of Ballard Down, Studland
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Summary
An area of Second World War practice trenching is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Ballard Down, Studland.
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Full Description
An area of Second World War practice trenching is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Ballard Down, Studland. The earthworks are formed of three zig-zag trenches aligned north-south, with connecting trenches at their northern and southern ends, aligned east-west. The earthworks are visible over an area measuring approximately 73 m by 66 m. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12792 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-MAY-1946. RAF 3G/TUD/UK/206 PART I 5003-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0317 8132 (86m by 68m) (7 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 22 2013 9:58AM