Monument record MDO29384 - Possible Second World War slit trench, Bindon Hill, West Dorset
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Summary
A north-south orientated linear bank and ditched feature is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of Bindon Hill. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a slit trench associated with Second World War activity in this area. Similar features are located further to the east (see MWX4220).
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Full Description
A north-south orientated linear bank and ditched feature is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1-2) and Lidar imagery (3) of Bindon Hill. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a slit trench associated with Second World War activity in this area. Similar features are located further to the east (see MWX4220). These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8293 8024 (25m by 68m) (7 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 4 2013 4:28PM