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East Weare rifle range is a First World War military installation located in Dorset, England. The site comprises structures and earthworks associated with rifle training and small arms practice during the Great War, reflecting the urgent need for soldier preparation during the 1914-1918 conflict. As a designated ancient monument, it preserves physical evidence of early twentieth-century military organisation and training methods on the English coast. The installation represents an important aspect of Britain's home front infrastructure during the First World War period.
East Weare rifle range is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1428958. View the official record →
East Weare rifle range is a First World War military installation located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1428958.
East Weare rifle range is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1428958.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including RAF Portland, site of Rotor early warning radar station (1 km), Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery (P3 Verne), 275m south-west of Fancy's Farm (1 km), The Verne Citadel (1.3 km).
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