Monument record MDO47863 - Second World War heavy anti-aircraft battery HH4, Arne Hill, Arne
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Summary
Site of a heavy anti-aircraft artillery battery on the the south-west edge of Poole Harbour. It formed part of a group of 5 similar batteries designed to protect the Royal Naval Cordite Factory (situated to the north-west) at Holton Heath in World War II.
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Full Description
Site of a heavy anti-aircraft artillery battery on the the south-west edge of Poole Harbour. It formed part of a group of 5 similar batteries designed to protect the Royal Naval Cordite Factory (situated to the north-west) at Holton Heath in World War II. Air photos taken in 1947 show six circular settings arranged around a circular central area within an area of open moorland. Little now survives as a recogniseable feature, and the site has not been recommended for scheduling. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO11874 Monograph: Dobinson, C S. 1996. Twentieth century fortifications in England, volume 1. Anti-aircraft artillery: England's air defence gunsites, 1914-46. 375.
- <2> SDO18279 Scheduling record: English Heritage. English Heritage Alternative Action Report. 11-Jan-00.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1408730. [Mapped feature: #637676 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9710 8790 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NE 26
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1408730
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 9:57AM
