Monument record MDO46043 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base, Bere Wood, Bere Regis
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Summary
A World War II underground auxiliary unit operational base located in Bere Wood, near the keeper's lodge, between villages of Bloxworth and Bere Regis. 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 structure is uncertain.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
TDW/1159 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 41/10 NE 299164. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949.Bere Wood, near keeper's lodge, between villages of Bloxworth and Bere Regis. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0014012.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0014012.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0014012.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1428128. [Mapped feature: #635635 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8650 9580 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NE |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0014012
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 NE 57
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1428128
Record last edited
Mar 27 2023 12:27PM
