Monument record MDO30049 - Possible Second World War fox hole, Lower Hyde Heath, Bere Regis
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Summary
A small hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of Lower Hyde Heath. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a military fox hole associated with Second World War activities in this area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs (1-2) and lidar imagery (3) of Lower Hyde Heath. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a military fox hole associated with Second World War activities in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is not visible on the most recent aerial images available to the project, this area now being under plantation.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO13159 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2058-59.
- <2> SDO13160 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2018 3058-59.
- <2> SDO13164 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2018 3059-60.
- <3> SDO13148 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2010. Lidar DTM.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8745 9124 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SE |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 12 2013 11:02AM