Monument record MDO29346 - Possible Second World War military site, West Bottom, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
A group of dispersed rectilinear enclosures and structures are visible as earthworks and structures on aerial photographs of West Bottom, Chaldon Down. It is considered possible they could be associated with Second World War activity in this area, although an earlier, post-medieval date for the enclosures cannot be ruled out either.
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Full Description
A group of dispersed rectilinear enclosures and structures are visible as earthworks and structures on aerial photographs of West Bottom, Chaldon Down (1). It is considered possible they could be associated with Second World War activity in this area, although an earlier, post-medieval date for the enclosures cannot be ruled out either. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7826 8101 (345m by 161m) (18 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 14 2015 3:08PM