Monument record MDO29736 - 19th century to early modern trackways, King's Pier Hollow, Portland
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Summary
Two 19th century to early modern trackways are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s running alongside and cutting through a firing range at King's Pier Hollow.
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Full Description
Two 19th century to early modern trackways are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s running alongside and cutting through a firing range at King's Pier Hollow. The trackways are each formed of a bank and ditch. They were probably associated with the use of the firing range. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3228-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13044.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13044 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3228-9.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7012 7344 (149m by 176m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 5 2013 3:12PM
