Monument record MDO31382 - Second World War fox hole, New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A dug out hollow surrounded by an outer bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle. It is considered likely to be the remains of a Second World War military fox hole. These small, two or three man trenches, are usually dug as isolated fieldworks rather than as part of a defensive system.
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Full Description
A dug out hollow surrounded by an outer bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a Second World War military fox hole. These small, two or three man trenches, are usually dug as isolated fieldworks rather than as part of a defensive system. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13645 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4405-06.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9534 8411 (8m by 9m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 31 2014 10:47AM