Monument record MWX3092 - Late post medieval to modern rifle range, Ballard Down, Studland
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Summary
Rifle Range shown as disused on 1928 OS map. The rifle butts associated with the range are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Rifle Range on Ballard Down, Studland, shown as disused on 1928 OS map. (1)
The rifle butts associated with the range described above in (1) are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s. Four butts formed of linear banks are located between 86 m and 90 m apart and cover an area measuring 282 m by 98 m. The easternmost of the butts is broader than the other three, measuring up to 9 m in width. (2) The site is partially visible as an earthwork on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 042 813 (310m by 126m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 164
Record last edited
Aug 22 2013 7:55AM