Monument record MDO17977 - Maiden Newton Anti Tank Blocks
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Summary
Second World War anti tank obstacle comprising a line of at least 18 anti tank blocks to the north of The Quarr, 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. Constructed in 1940-41, each block sits on a 12 inch thick concrete base. A field visit in 1997 found the structures to be in good condition.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
1. Anti-Tank blocks situated between the disused railway line and Cattistock road on the eastern bank of the River Frome.
2. Constructed of conglomerate cencrete and positioned on a 12 inch thick concrete base.
3. Dimensions:
42 inch square with apex
4ft between each block
Constructed in 6 inch wide bands
4ft above ground level
18 anti-tank blocks, constructed of concrete and positioned on a 12ins thick concrete base. Dimensions, 42ins square with apex; 4ft between each block; constructed in 6ins wide bands.Between the disused railway line and Cattistock Road on the E bank of the River Frome, Maiden Newton. <1-3>
Second World War anti tank obstacle comprising a line of at least eighteen anti tank blocks to the north of The Quarr, 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. S0000058.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000058.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000058.
- <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. 1416276.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 59588 98168 (24m by 33m) (20 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Maiden Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000058
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 069 050
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 67
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416276
Record last edited
Aug 11 2023 3:49PM