Monument record MDO44532 - Prisoner Of War Camp 47, Motcombe Park
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Summary
During the Second World War a prisoner of war camp, known as Camp 47, Motcombe Park. This purpose-built camp was a German work camp where prisoners were sent to work as labourers in the local area. It could have been in use up until 1948.
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Type and Period (13)
- PRISONER OF WAR CAMP (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- WATER TOWER (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- OFFICERS MESS (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- CANTEEN (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- GUARDHOUSE (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- BARRACK BLOCK (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- PRISONER OF WAR CAMP (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- CELL BLOCK (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- COOKHOUSE (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- MEDICAL BLOCK (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- RECREATION HUT (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- MINISTRY OF SUPPLY LIVING HUT (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
- REFECTORY (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1948 AD)
Full Description
The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Motcombe Park, known as Camp 47. This was a purpose-built, standard type camp. Common buildings and facilities at standard type camps included water towers, offices, officer's mess, a canteen, guard rooms, barrack huts, ablution blocks, cell blocks, a camp reception station (medical facility/hospital), a cookhouse, dining rooms, recreation rooms and living huts or tents. This was a German working camp. <1>
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8470 2440 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SW |
| Civil Parish | Motcombe; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SW 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1472293
Record last edited
Oct 17 2022 6:51PM
