Monument record MDO43552 - Royal Observer Corps monitoring post, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site was located on the south side of Fair Mile Road, west of Blandford St Mary. The majority of these sites were built between 1956 and 1964, although their construction began after 1925 and continued into the early 1970s. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) this site was found to have been destroyed.
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Full Description
The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site was located on the south side of Fair Mile Road, west of Blandford St Mary. The majority of these sites were built between 1956 and 1964, although their construction began after 1925 and continued into the early 1970s. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) this site was found to have been destroyed. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8726 0525 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: 3595
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 166
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1414172
Record last edited
Jul 3 2023 4:00PM
