Monument record MDO29775 - Second World War barbed wire enclosure, Chesil Beach, Portland
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Summary
A Second World War barbed wire enclosure is are visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s on Chesil Beach, to the north west of of a Royal Navy fuel store, Castletown.
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Full Description
A Second World War barbed wire enclosure is are visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s on Chesil Beach, to the north west of of a Royal Navy fuel store, (see MDO19665), Castletown. The site consists of a sub-rectangular barbed wire enclosure, visible on three sides and measuring 145 m by 100 m. A cleared area, possibly the site of a group of buildings associated with the enclosure is located on its eastern side. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13073 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 25-SEP-1945. RAF 106G/UK/842 5065-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6702 7507 (149m by 159m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 8 2014 12:53PM