Monument record MDO17972 - Maiden Newton Anti-Tank Blocks
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Summary
Second World War anti tank obstacle comprising a line of anti tank blocks on the east side of the Wiltshire Somerset and Weymouth Railway at Maiden Newton. The blocks are visible as structures on aerial photographs taken in 1947 and were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valleys AIM project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1. 21 Anti-Tank blocks situated 50 yards along the railway line from Maiden Newton station.
2. The Blocks are divided into two sections; 16 on the Northside and 5 on the South.
3. There is no remaining evidence of the blocks being joined by a blockade.
4. All Blocks are overgrown with vegetation and it is particularly difficult to see those on the southside as there is no direct access without crossing the railway line.
Second World War anti tank obstacle comprising a line of anti tank blocks on the east side of the Wiltshire Somerset and Weymouth Railway at Maiden Newton. The blocks are visible as structures on aerial photographs taken in 1947 and were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valleys AIM project [1].
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 59862 98104 (17m by 19m) (14 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Maiden Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 069 062
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 141261
Record last edited
Apr 17 2020 10:00AM