Monument record MDO31303 - First World War practice trench system, Bovington Tank Training Camp, Bere Regis
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Summary
An area of First World War practice trenches is visible as earthworks on undated aerial photographs (probably 1930s in date) within the area of the First and Second World War Bovington Tank Training Site, on Chamberlayne's Heath.
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Full Description
An area of First World War practice trenches is visible as earthworks on undated aerial photographs (probably 1930s in date) within the area of the First and Second World War Bovington Tank Training Site, on Chamberlayne's Heath. The trenches are constructed in a zig-zag fashion and are visible over an area measuring approximately 300 m by 40 m. (1) Other areas of practice trenches are located to the south (see MDO31301-2). These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8357 9103 (316m by 77m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SW |
| 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 6:47PM