Monument record MDO44903 - First or Second World War barbed wire entanglement, Blandford Camp, Tarrant Monkton
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Summary
A partial irregular fenced enclosure on the south side of Blandford Camp is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is associated with additional features such as practice trenches and possible weapons pits and may be a barbed wire entanglement, used for training purposes, of possible First or Second World War date. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A partial irregular fenced enclosure on the south side of Blandford Camp is visible on 1940s aerial photographs [1]. The feature is associated with additional features such as practice trenches and possible weapons pits and may be a barbed wire entanglement used for training purposes, of possible First or Second World War date. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18474 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 01-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4318.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9224 0762 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Monkton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 22 2023 3:18PM