Monument record MDO17973 - Anti-Tank Blocks, Whitehall, Maiden Newton
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Summary
Second World War anti tank obstacle comprising a line of anti tank blocks at Whitehall, 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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Full Description
11 anti-tank blocks situated in the middle of the rear gardens of Whitehall Cottages, overlooking the meadows of the River Frome. Rear gardens of Whitehall Cottages, Dorchester Road, Maiden Newton. <1-3>
Second World War anti tank obstacle comprising a line of anti tank blocks in the rear gardens at Whitehall, Maiden Newton. The blocks are visible as structures on aerial photographs taken in 1947 <4> and were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valleys AIM project.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000042.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000042.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000042.
- <4> SDO16525 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 RS 4383-4.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416264.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 59497 97670 (36m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Frome Vauchurch; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000042
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 048 064
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419120
Record last edited
Aug 11 2023 3:26PM