Monument record MDO29653 - Second World War temporary buildings, Burton Common, Burton Bradstock
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
The sites of four buildings or structures of possibly Second World War military origin are visible as extant structures on Burton Common on aerial photographs taken in 1942. Foundations of two structures are still visible on latest Google Earth imagery.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The sites of four buildings of possibly Second World War military origin are visible as extant structures on Burton Common on aerial photographs taken in 1942 (1). Foundations of two structures are still visible on the latest Channel Coast Observatory photographs (2). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 07-JUN-1942, RAF AC53 4-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13023.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 17-SEP-2102, CCO AP (Aerial Photograph). SDO12985.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4999 8857 (176m by 79m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY48NE |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 3 2014 2:48PM
