Monument record MDO29617 - Post medieval or early 20th century mounds, East Cliff, West Bay, Bridport

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Summary

Five small mounds (8-12m across) are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1942 at East Cliff. The features are of uncertain origin, possibly post medieval pillow mounds or military features dating to the Second World War.

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Five small mounds (8-12m across) are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1942 at East Cliff. The features are of uncertain origin, possibly post medieval pillow mounds or military features dating to the Second World War.(1). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-JUN-1942. RAF AC53 11-12.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 4653 9019 (78m by 72m) (6 map features)
Map sheet SY49SE
Civil Parish Bridport; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jun 30 2021 3:25PM

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