Monument record MDO31843 - Second World War radar mast/transmitter, RAF Warmwell, Crossways
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Summary
A possible Second World War radar mast, or transmitter site, associated with the Second World War airfield of RAF Warmwell is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s immediately to the north of the airfield.
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Full Description
A possible Second World War radar mast, or transmitter site, associated with the Second World War airfield of RAF Warmwell (see MDO31842) is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s immediately to the north of the airfield. The site consists of a central mast surrounded by an earthen bank. (1) Military buildings located to the east of the site (see MDO31845) may be associated with it. The site is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of 2005. (2) This feature was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7606 8918 (77m by 73m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NE |
| Civil Parish | Crossways; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 143118
Record last edited
Jul 15 2020 4:22PM