Monument record MDO44895 - Second World War barbed wire entanglement, Blandford Camp, Tarrant Launceston
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Summary
A partial sub-circular fenced enclosure on the north side of Blandford Camp is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature may be a Second World War barbed wire entanglement, possibly used for military training, and was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A partial sub-circular fenced enclosure on the north side of Blandford Camp is visible on 1940s aerial photographs [1-3].
The feature comprises a 123m by 75m oval enclosure open on its south side. Within the enclosure are curvilinear earthworks that may be practice trenches, used for military training. The enclosure itself may be a Second World War barbed wire entanglement, possibly used for military training. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9277 0909 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Launceston; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 22 2023 2:56PM
