Monument record MDO17954 - Maiden Newton Anti-Tank Defences
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Summary
World War 2 Anti Tank Blocks
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Two anti-tank blocks preventing access into the centre of the village from the river. Buried into edge of river bank. 42ins square with concrete apex. with site position PLAN. At Maiden Newton, at the edge of the River Frome on the Dorchester road. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003151.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003151.
- <3> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003151.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419145.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 59630 97677 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Maiden Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003151
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 069 043
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 71
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419145
Record last edited
Sep 8 2023 3:44PM