Monument record MDO32240 - World War II Auxiliary Hide, Winterborne Came
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Summary
World War Two auxiliary hide made from corrugated iron and brick measuring 15 ft long by 8 ft wide. There are two chambers of this size connected by tunnels which have now collapsed.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Colin Durrant] LOCATION: SE Dorchester. <1>
World War Two Auxiliary Hide made from corrugated iron and brick measuring 15 ft long by 8 ft wide. There are two chambers of this size connected by corrugated iron tunnels which have now collapsed. The chambers are in good condition.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008525.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008525.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008525.
- <4> SDO14793 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4205-6. 1422869.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7017 8892 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Came; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008525
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 88
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422869
Record last edited
Nov 11 2023 6:28AM