Monument record MWX4418 - Earthworks associated with a post medieval Rifle Range, Dungy Head, Lulworth Cove
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Summary
A group of hollows partially surrounded by outer banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Dungy Head. They lie within the extents of a rifle range marked on the first and second editions of the OS map (see also MWX3984 & MDO29374) and are considered likely to be associated with it.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rifle range by Lulworth Cove marked on the first edition OS map (1). It is marked as a target with distances marked in increments of 100 yards up to 500 yards. Also marked on the second edition map (2)
A group of hollows partially surrounded by outer banks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Dungy Head (3). They lie within the extents of a rifle range described above (see also MWX3984 & MDO29374) and are considered likely to be associated with it. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 82178 79946 (129m by 63m) (21 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 100
Record last edited
Oct 4 2013 12:30PM
