Monument record MWX3984 - Post medieval rifle range, Dungy Head, West Lulworth

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Summary

A rifle range marked on the first and second editions of the OS map.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A rifle range marked on the first edition of the OS map (1), also marked on the second edition map (2). The rifle range has a point marked for the target, and leading away from the target the distance is noted in one hundred yard increments up to 500 yards.

Features considered likely to be associated with this rifle range are visible on aerial photographs (3-4) and were plotted as part of the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment (Dorset). See records MWX4418 & MDO29374.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1900, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two (Map). SDO11594.

<3> Royal Air Force, 18-FEB-1970, RAF 58/0254 0005-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12936.

<4> Royal Air Force, 18-FEB-1970, RAF 58/0254 0066-67 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12940.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0005-6.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0066-67.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 82006 80060 (473m by 298m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY88SW
Civil Parish West Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 095

Record last edited

Sep 6 2024 4:38PM

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