Monument record MDO43899 - Second World War military structures, Abbeycroft Down, Witchampton

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Summary

A group of probable Second World War military structures are visible as extant earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1942. They are considered likely to be associated with RAF Tarrant Rushton and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project.

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A group of probable Second World War military structures are visible as extant earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1942. They are considered likely to be associated with RAF Tarrant Rushton and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AI&M Project.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-JAN-1942. RAF/13A/UK773 V 81.

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Location

Grid reference ST 9587 0476 (point)
Map sheet ST90SE
Civil Parish Witchampton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 1 2022 6:53PM

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