Monument record MDO29921 - Second World War military site, Chesil Beach, Portland
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Summary
A group of buildings and structures are visible on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach taken in 1942. They are located at the southern end of Ferrybridge and extend westwards onto Chesil Beach. These features are considered likely to be associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
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Full Description
A group of buildings and structures are visible on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach taken in 1942 (1). They are located at the southern end of Ferrybridge and extend westwards onto Chesil Beach. These features are considered likely to be associated with Second World War military activity in this area. They were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13114 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1942. RAF AC36 29-30.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6692 7530 (162m by 233m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2013 11:38AM