Monument record MDO45443 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base near Manswood, Moor Crichel
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Summary
A World War Two auxiliary unit operational base recorded near Manswood, south west of Moor Crichel. The base was constructed in 1940-41 and by 1949 was considered to be in a dangerous condition and partly demolished by the Army. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
TDW/1154 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 44/12 SW 412282. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. Partly demolished by Army. In dangerous condition. Cottages nearby.Near Manswood, SW of More Crichel. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0014017.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0014017.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0014017.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1428133. [Mapped feature: #634939 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9769 0770 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0014017
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NE 58
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1428133
Record last edited
Feb 1 2023 7:38PM
