Monument record MDO45766 - World War II auxiliary unit operational base, Puddletown
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Summary
World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded within a copse in cleared forest area of Bhompston Heath, Stinsford. The base was constructed in 1940-41 and by 1949 was considered to be in a dangerous condition. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TDW/1161 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 41/10 NW 165133. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. In copse in cleared forest area (Bhompston Heath), near bridle road and within one mile of the birthplace of Thomas Hardy. (1-3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0014014.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0014014.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0014014.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1428130. [Mapped feature: #635304 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7320 9250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | Puddletown; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0014014
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SW 69
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1428130
Record last edited
Feb 27 2023 11:48AM