Monument record MWX4220 - Possible Second World War slit trenches, Bindon Hill, West Lulworth
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Summary
A series of north-south orientated linear banks and ditches cut either side of a track are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of Bindon Hill. It is considered possible they could be the remains of slit trenches associated with Second World War activities in this area.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Possible Slit Trenches, cut either side of track. Seen on 2002 AP. (1)
A series of north-south orientated linear banks and ditches are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (2-3) and Lidar imagery (4) of Bindon Hill. It has been suggested that these could be the remains of slit trenches associated with Second World War activities in this area (see above), however they are possibly butts relating to a rifle range. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8804 Aerial Photograph: BKS Surveys Ltd. 2002. Dorset: Portland Bill to Durlston Head. Frame 0675.
- <2> SDO12943 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5432-33.
- <3> SDO12944 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0007-8.
- <4> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8352 8027 (593m by 76m) (35 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 099
Record last edited
Jan 30 2014 11:54AM