Monument record MDO44703 - World War Two auxiliary unit, Higher Meerhay Farm, Beaminster

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Summary

Site of a World War II auxiliary unit recorded in the coppice west of Higher Meerhay Farm, north of Beaminster. It was constructed in 1940-41. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.

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Full Description

Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Rodney Legg]. In coppice W of Higher Meerhay Farm, below Mintern's Hill - N of Beaminster. <1>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422858. [Mapped feature: #634112 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 4799 0300 (point)
Map sheet ST40SE
Civil Parish Beaminster; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0008514
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 84
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422858

Record last edited

Nov 15 2022 1:27PM

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