Monument record MDO29892 - Possible Second World War military building, Castle Hill Farm, Wyke Regis
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Summary
A rectilinear structure is visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken in 1942. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a military building associated with Second World War activity in this area. Alternatively it may have had an agricultural function.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rectilinear structure is visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken in 1942 (1). It is considered possible this could be the remains of a military building associated with Second World War activity in this area. Alternatively it may have had an agricultural function. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 27-APR-1942, RAF AC36 34-35 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13111.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13111 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1942. RAF AC36 34-35.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6599 7704 (13m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 15 2013 4:27PM
