Monument record MDO31388 - Second World War fox holes or shell holes, New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A group of small circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle taken in 1946. They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War fox holes or shell holes.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A group of small circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of New Mills Heath, Corfe Castle taken in 1946. They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War fox holes or shell holes associated with military training activity (1). These features were 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.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9637 8443 (60m by 58m) (14 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 11:27AM