Monument record MDO42711 - Second World War flame fougasse, Greenford Lane, Frome Vauchurch
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Summary
The Pilbox Study Group list the site of a former Second World War flame fougasse at about this location, adjacent to Greenford lane. Such installations were improvised explosive devices utilising an explosive charge to project ignited fuel or flammable liquid over a target.
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Full Description
Although listed by the PSG as of uncertain status, it is presumed that the fougasse has been removed.
The listed web-link to the origiginal source reference for this feature (http://maidennewtonatwar.co.uk/localinfo.html) appears to be broken.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO16685 Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e28043.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 59220 97410 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Frome Vauchurch; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:49PM