Monument record MDO29370 - Second World War military site, Newlands Warren, West Lulworth

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Summary

A group of barbed wire enclosures are visible on aerial photographs of Newlands Warren taken in 1945. They are considered likely to be associated with Second World War military activity in this area. A group of buildings, structures and earthworks are also visible nearby (MDO29365) and are probably contemporary with it.

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Full Description

A group of barbed wire enclosures are visible on aerial photographs of Newlands Warren taken in 1945 (1). They are considered likely to be associated with Second World War military activity in this area. A group of buildings, structures and earthworks are also visible nearby (MDO29365) and are probably contemporary with it. 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.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 21-JAN-1945. RAF 106G/LA/105 F14 2074-5.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 8065 8044 (290m by 339m) (11 map features)
Map sheet SY88SW
Civil Parish West Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 3 2013 3:38PM

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