Monument record MDO31401 - Second World War fox holes or shell holes, Wytch Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A dispersed group of numerous small circuar pits are visible as bare soil marks on aerial photographs of Wytch Heath, Corfe Castle. They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War foxholes or shell holes.
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Full Description
A dispersed group of numerous small circuar pits are visible as bare soil marks on aerial photographs of Wytch Heath, Corfe Castle (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War foxholes or shell holes. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13647 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4402-03.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9771 8454 (397m by 715m) (104 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
Aug 5 2014 10:54AM