Monument record MDO29057 - Second World War gun post, Old Nick's Ground, Studland
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Summary
A possible Second World War gun post is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1951 on Old Nick's Ground, Studland.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible Second World War gun post is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1951 on Old Nick's Ground, Studland. The gun post is formed of a circular structure, measuring 13 m in diameter, with an opening to the south east. (1) The gun post is located within an area of bomb craters (see MDO29056) and to the south west of a ranging arrow and associated structure (see MDO29058). This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12813 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 31-MAY-1951. RAF 540/515 5002-3.
Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0518 8206 (15m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SE |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 22 2013 10:44AM