Monument record MDO29263 - Second World War barbed wire enclosure, Winspit, Worth Matravers
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Summary
A rectilinear feature is visible on the cliff-top at Winspit on aerial photographs taken in 1946. It is considered to be a barbed wire enclosure, possibly of Second World War military origin.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A rectilinear feature is visible on the cliff-top at Winspit on aerial photographs taken in 1946. It is considered to be a barbed wire enclosure, possibly of Second World War military origin. (1). The site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12907 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-MAY-1946. RAF 3GTUD/UK/206 PT 1 5080-1.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9776 7618 (175m by 145m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 3 2014 3:11PM