Monument record MDO29193 - Second World War military camp, Smedmore House, Kimmeridge

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Summary

A Second World War military camp in the grounds of Smedmore House. Over 100 tents (and sites of tents) with associated buildings are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 1946.

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A Second World War military camp in the grounds of Smedmore House. Over 100 tents (and sites of tents) with associated buildings are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945(1-2). The features were digitally mapped as part of the the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA200 2012-3.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27_MAR-1944. RAF 106G/LA200 2010-11.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9260 7892 (357m by 411m) (122 map features)
Map sheet SY97NW
Civil Parish Kimmeridge; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 16 2013 1:21PM

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