Monument record MDO31851 - Second World War weapons pits, RAF Warmwell, Crossways
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Summary
A scattered area of probable Second World War weapons pits is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s at the southern edge of RAF Warmwell. The features have now been destroyed by Warmwell Quarry.
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Full Description
A scattered area of probable Second World War weapons pits is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s at the southern edge of RAF Warmwell. The earthworks comprise numerous small pits, some with banks of spoil around them, measuring between 2 m in diameter and 5 m by 7 m. (1) The features have now been destroyed by Warmwell Quarry. (2) This feature was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7528 8801 (422m by 138m) (52 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
Aug 19 2015 12:46PM
