Monument record MDO43551 - World War II tank trap located in the garden of 12, Parklands, Blandford Forum

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Summary

A World War II tank trap recorded at the north end of the anti-tank ditch in the garden of 12, Parklands, Blandford Forum. The tank trap comprises a single concrete block which was constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 1998 found the structure to be in a good condition.

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Single anti-tank block at the north end of the anti-tank ditch. In the garden of No.12, Parklands, Blandford Forum. <1>.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: World Wide Web page at ;http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/specColl/dob/index.cfm.
  • <2> Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416336.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8819 0658 (point)
Map sheet ST80NE
Civil Parish Blandford Forum; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0003139
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 153
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419133

Record last edited

Mar 3 2022 2:27PM

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