Monument record MDO47859 - Second World War light anti aircraft battery, Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin

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Summary

Site of a Light Anti-Aircaft Artillery Battery situated on a low ridge within an area of heathland to the south-east of the Royal Naval Cordite Factory on Holton Heath. It was designed for the defence of that establishment, and is known to have been operational between 1942-3 when it was manned by troops of the 448th Battalion from 84 Regiment. The emplacement was installed with a single 40mm gun mounted on a Mark II platform. There are no surviving remains.

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  • <1> Scheduling record: English Heritage. English Heritage Alternative Action Report. MPPA, 11-Jan-2000.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1408766. [Mapped feature: #637672 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 9625 9101 (point)
Map sheet SY99SE
Civil Parish Wareham St Martin; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 34
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1408766

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Mar 14 2024 9:24AM

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