Monument record MDO29697 - Second World War allotments, Easton, Portland
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Summary
Two areas of Second World War allotments are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s in Easton, Portland. The allotments are located within an area which has now been built over.
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Full Description
Two areas of Second World War allotments are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s in Easton, Portland. The allotments are located within an area 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> SDO13038 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 25-SEP-1945. RAF 106G/UK/842 5060-1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7013 7223 (134m by 185m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 4 2013 11:00AM