Monument record MDO37510 - Nineteenth century rifle range targets, Coneygar Hill, Bradpole
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Summary
A 19th century rifle range is marked on the OS 2st edition map extending south-westward from Coneygar Hill to Green Lane. The targets lay at the bottom of the hill and are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. A hollow is visible at this location on recent lidar imagery. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP project.
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Full Description
A 19th century rifle range is marked on the OS 2st edition map extending south-westward from Coneygar Hill to Green Lane. The targets lay at the bottom of the hill and are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. A hollow is visible at this location on recent lidar imagery. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP project. (1-2).
<1> Environment Agency, 2010, Lidar DTM, sy4894ne_dtm_50cm.asc (Aerial Photograph). SDO13148.
<2> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4162-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14139.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 48667 93779 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bradpole; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2019 2:20PM
