Monument record MDO29590 - Second World War barbed wire enclosure and military buildings, Holton Clump, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A curving linear feature and associated buildings are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It is considered to be a barbed wire enclosure, with possible military buildings likely to be of Second World War military origin.
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Full Description
A curving linear feature and associated buildings are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 (1). It is considered to be a barbed wire enclosure, with possible military buildings likely to be of Second World War military origin. The buildings may also be associated with the nearby cordite factory (MDO8224) and pier (MDO2989). The features are not visible on the most up to date comprehensive imagery available to the project.(2/3) The site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9689 9105 (212m by 139m) (13 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2013 4:25PM
