Monument record MDO45551 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base, Spetisbury
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Summary
Site of a World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded to the west of Spetisbury and the A350. It 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.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
TDW/1153 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 44/12 SE 335228. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. Partly demolished by Army. In dangerous condition. W of Spetisbury and A350 road. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0014018.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0014018.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0014018.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1428134. [Mapped feature: #635078 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9000 0220 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Spetisbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0014018
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 138
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1428134
Record last edited
Feb 16 2023 7:06AM