Monument record MDO30343 - Second World War military activity, Whitcombe Vale, Winfrith Newburgh
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Summary
A linear series of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946 on Whitcombe Vale. They may be a continuation of the features described in MDO30342 (the site of a Second World War bombing decoy or anti-landing obstacles).
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Full Description
A linear series of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946 on Whitcombe Vale (1). They may be a continuation of the features described in MDO30342 (the site of a Second World War bombing decoy or anti-landing obstacles). The features are still visible on the most recent Google earth aerial photographs. They were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13239 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6423-4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 80255 86787 (41m by 213m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NW |
| Civil Parish | Winfrith Newburgh; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 3 2014 1:46PM