Monument record MDO29457 - Post medieval settlement, Tyneham, Purbeck
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Summary
Ruined buildings and structures of the former post medieval settlement of Tyneham are visible on aerial photographs. The settlement and surrounding area was requisitioned by the military during the Second World War for training purposes.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
VILLAGE. Evacuated village SRF, with 2 photographs
Area requisitioned for battle training for Operation Overlord
Recorder- G. Matthews. (1,2)
Ruined buildings and structures of the former post medieval settlement of Tyneham are visible on aerial photographs (1). The settlement and surrounding area was requisitioned by the military during the Second World War for training purposes. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO20496 Digital archive: Migrated Defence of Britain Project. Migrated Defence of Britain database.
- <2> SDO17705 Digital archive: Higginbotham, P. 2000. World Wide Web page andlt;http://www.workhouses.org.uk/.
- <3> SDO12705 Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8811 8030 (270m by 237m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: 2597
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 69
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1413267
Record last edited
Feb 12 2024 10:34AM