Monument record MDO45982 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base, Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded on Deverel Down, near the bridle way and north of A354, north east of Milborne. The base had been constructed in 1940-41 and by 1949 had been considered to be in a dangerous condition and had been partly destroyed by the Army: the main hut had been partially filled but the secondary hut remained. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
TDW/1162 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 41/10 NE 254198. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. Partly destroyed by Army: in dangerous condition, main hut partially filled but secondary hut remains.Deverel Down, near bridle way and N of A354 road, NE of Milborne. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0014015.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0014015.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0014015.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1428131. [Mapped feature: #635561 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8200 9910 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0014015
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 NW 102
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1428131
Record last edited
Mar 22 2023 3:21PM