Monument record MDO29750 - 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 Fortuneswell, Portland. The allotments are located within an area which has now been built over.

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Two areas of Second World War allotments are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s in Fortuneswell, 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).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 1408-09.

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Grid reference Centred SY 6861 7393 (339m by 420m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Nov 7 2013 12:25PM

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