Monument record MDO29653 - Second World War temporary buildings, Burton Common, Burton Bradstock

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Summary

The sites of four buildings or structures of possibly Second World War military origin are visible as extant structures on Burton Common on aerial photographs taken in 1942. Foundations of two structures are still visible on latest Google Earth imagery.

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The sites of four buildings of possibly Second World War military origin are visible as extant structures on Burton Common on aerial photographs taken in 1942 (1). Foundations of two structures are still visible on the latest Channel Coast Observatory photographs (2). 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 4-5.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 17-SEP-2102. CCO AP.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 4999 8857 (176m by 79m) (5 map features)
Map sheet SY48NE
Civil Parish Burton Bradstock; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 3 2014 2:48PM

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