Monument record MDO47860 - Second World War light anti aircraft battery, Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Site of a Light Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery within the south-eastern part of th Royal Naval Cordite Factory at Holto Heath, and designed to defend that establishment. It is known to have been operational between 1942-3 when it was manned by troops from the 448th Battalion iof the 84th Regiment. It was installed with a single 40mm gun mounted on a Mark II platform. There are no surviving traces of the battery. Ground photo with archive report.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, English Heritage Alternative Action Report, MPPA, 11-Jan-2000 (Scheduling record). SDO18279.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1408765 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9550 9100 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 33
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1408765
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 9:23AM
