Monument record MDO31844 - Second World War airfield ancillary site, RAF Warmwell, Crossways
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Summary
An outlying site associated with the Second World War airfield of RAF Warmwell, is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of the airfield. Possibly the site of Moreton Admiralty Airship Station.
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Full Description
An outlying site associated with the Second World War airfield of RAF Warmwell, is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of the airfield. The site consists of: two lines of small square structures or buildings; two groups of rectangular buildings to the north of the smaller structures; and a network of paths running between the structures. The site is of uncertain function, but appears to be associated with the airfield. (1) The site is now farmland. (2) This feature was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Possibly the site of Moreton Admiralty Airship Station.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7611 8939 (317m by 181m) (87 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