Monument record MDO46477 - Second World War Military Camp, Charborough Park, Morden
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Summary
The remains of a Second World War military camp are visible as earthworks on a 1945 aerial photograph. The features comprise paths and roadways, tent and/or building platforms, and possibly slit trenches. The camp is recorded as having been occupied by the US Army 1557 QM Battalion, reference (AAF-432) in Wartimes.ca. No further details are known. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
The remains of a Second World War military camp are visible as earthworks on a 1945 aerial photograph [1]. The features comprise paths and roadways, tent and/or building platforms, and possibly slit trenches located within an area of open ground around 300m east of Charborough House. The features are very faded by 1945 and detail is not clear.
The camp is recorded as having been occupied by the US Army 1557 QM Battalion, reference (AAF-432) in Wartimes.ca. No further details are known. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19933 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-MAR-1945. RAF/106G/LA/163 RS 4075.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9299 9805 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Morden; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 3 2023 4:54PM
