Monument record MDO30830 - Second World War tank training area, Dean Hill, Studland
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Summary
A probable Second World War tank training area is visible as structures and earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946 on Dean Hill.
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Full Description
A probable Second World War tank training area is visible as structures and earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946 on Dean Hill. A tank training track is centred at SZ 01094 81661 and four firing targets formed of linear banks are located in an east-west oriented line to the east. The features are visible over an area measuring approximately 885 m by 225 m. (1-2) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0139 8169 (905m by 295m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 18 2015 9:26AM
