Monument record MDO30766 - Second World War allotments, Swanage
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Summary
A block of Second World War allotments is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the Herston area of Swanage.
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Full Description
A block of Second World War allotments is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the Herston area of Swanage. (1) The area has now been built over. Areas were given over to cultivation during the Second World War as part of the "Dig for Victory" campaign. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13416 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA187 3001-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0149 7885 (203m by 127m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 2 2014 3:11PM