Monument record MDO44894 - Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery, Blandford Camp, Tarrant Launceston
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Summary
Structures and earthworks visible on the north side of Blandford Camp on 1940s aerial photographs are considered likely to belong to a Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
Structures and earthworks visible on the north side of Blandford Camp on 1940s aerial photographs are considered likely to belong to a Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project [1-3]. The features include two anti aircraft gun emplacements and a command post building, alongside further irregular sub-circular earthworks that may be further gun emplacements, weapons pits or foxholes (for example) used for military training purposes.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9260 0920 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Launceston; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 29 2022 3:11PM
