Monument record MDO29695 - Second World War allotments, Weston, Portland
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Summary
Five areas of Second World War allotments are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s in Weston, Portland. The allotments are located within a strip field system (see MDO6525), the majority of which has now been built over.
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Full Description
Five areas of Second World War allotments are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s in Weston, Portland. The allotments are located within a strip field system (see MDO6525), the majority of which has now been built over. (1) Areas were given over to cultivation during the Second World War as part of the "Dig for Victory" campaign. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13037 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 4044-5.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6838 7151 (374m by 409m) (9 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 4 2013 10:44AM