Monument record MDO29526 - Second World War slit trenching, Hamworthy, Poole.

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Summary

Second World War military slit trenching likely associated with the military camp recorded in the same area (MDO29524) is visible as a series of earthworks on aerial photographs taken at Hamworthy, Poole in 1945.

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Second World War military slit trenching likely associated with the military camp recorded in the same area (MDO29524) is visible as a series of earthworks on aerial photographs taken at Hamworthy, Poole in 1945 (1). The features are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project.(2/3) The features were digitally mapped as part of the the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1945. RAF/106G/LA/194 172.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.

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Grid reference Centred SY 9847 9112 (443m by 496m) (112 map features)
Map sheet SY99SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Oct 22 2013 2:59PM

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