Monument record MDO31302 - First World War practice trench system, Bovington Tank Training Camp, Bere Regis
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Summary
Two areas of First World War practice trenches are visible as earthworks on undated aerial photographs (probably 1930s in date) and of the 1940s adjacent to the area of the First and Second World War Bovington Tank Training Site, on Bere Heath.
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Full Description
Two areas of First World War practice trenches are visible as earthworks on undated aerial photographs (probably 1930s in date) and of the 1940s adjacent to the area of the First and Second World War Bovington Tank Training Site, on Bere Heath. The trenches are constructed in a stepped fashion, broken up into fire bays. They are visible over an area measuring approximately 1100 m by 280 m. (1-2) Other areas of practice trenches are located to the north and west of the system (see MDO31301, MDO31303). These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8510 9097 (982m by 664m) (36 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SE |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 SW 79
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1622707
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 6:46PM