Often referred to as 'tin lino', Sommerfeld track was widely used by all branches of the military throughout World War Two, as track or temporary runways or whenever hard standing was required quickly. Here at Studland, amongst the carr woodland which backs the dunes at North Beach, sections of Sommerfeld track still remain where they were laid by the army during exercises in the lead up to the D Day invasion. For something developed as a quick fix or for use in particular situations as a stop gap, it's lasted, in reasonable condition, for 70 years, considering its exposed location on the coast, that's not bad going.
This was posted awhile back, however do you know the precise location of woodland where this was found. I am a Student archaeologist currently recording wartime remains at Studland and have not found this sommerfield tracking yet, however have found some elsewhere on the site at Studland
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