Monument record MDO43496 - Tank Trap, Blandford forum
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Summary
A World War II tank trap located in the grounds of Deer Park Lodge, off Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum. The tank trap was constructed in 1940-41 and comprises a row of fifteen concrete cubes measuring 6 feet by 4 feet. Some of the cubes have a pointed cap. A field visit in 1998 found the cubes to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
A row of 15 anti-tank cubes covering the W edge of Blandford: in very good condition - 6ft x 4ft, some having a pointed cap. Deer Park Lodge, off Whitecliff Mill Street (near Catholic Church), Blandford Forum. <1>
The anti-tank blocks were Grade II listed on 3rd November 2010. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17704 Digital archive: World Wide Web page at ;http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/specColl/dob/index.cfm.
- <2> SDO17666 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: North Dorset. 03-NOV-2010.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. DEB01.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416331.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8836 0667 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000117
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 144
Record last edited
Feb 24 2022 11:56AM
