Monument record MDO43142 - Possible Second World War radar station, Lankham Bottom, Cattistock
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Summary
Structures associated with a possible Second World War radar station are visible on 1940s aerial photographs on Lankham Bottom, Cattistock. A modern pumping station now occupies the site and may re-use the main building. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
Structures associated with a possible Second World War radar station are visible on 1940s aerial photographs on Lankham Bottom, Cattistock (1). The features comprise of two buildings, one main building and a smaller ancillary building or structure, contained within a rectangular walled enclosure. A trackway accesses the site from the road to the northwest. A long narrow hardstanding just under 200m long extends southwest from the enclosure and a tall pylon or tower is visible at the south western end of this on a 1947 aerial photograph (1). The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
A modern pumping station now occupies the site and may re-use the main building.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO17075 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 10-JAN-2007. NMR24507/08-24 (ST 6000/02-13).
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6101 0017 (point) (9 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Cattistock; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 26 2021 2:05PM
