Monument record MDO29454 - Post medieval settlement, Worbarrow, Tyneham
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Summary
Ruined buildings and structures of the former post medieval settlement of Worbarrow are visible on aerial photographs. The settlement and surrounding area was requisitioned by the military during the Second World War for training purposes. Some of the structures are likely to be modern military additions to the site.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ruined buildings and structures of the former post medieval settlement of Worbarrow are visible on aerial photographs (1-3). The settlement and surrounding area was requisitioned by the military during the Second World War for training purposes. Some of the structures are likely to be modern military additions to the site. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12964 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 2002-3.
- <2> SDO12674 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 20-JUL-2008. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2008.
- <3> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8716 7993 (265m by 522m) (50 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 9 2013 4:23PM