Monument record MDO45220 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base, Hardown Hill, Morecombelake, Whitchurch Canonicorum

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Summary

Site of a World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded at Hardown Hill, Morcombelake. The unit 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 Richard Shute of Poole]. Hardon Hill, Morcombelake. <1>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008580.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008580.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008580.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422924.

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Location

Grid reference SY 4053 9427 (point)
Map sheet SY49SW
Civil Parish Burton Bradstock; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0008580
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SW 42
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422924

Record last edited

Jan 4 2023 4:51PM

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