Monument record MDO46199 - World War Two auxiliary unit observation post, Ferny Hole Plantation, Abbotsbury

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Summary

Site of a World War II auxiliary unit situated within Ferny Hole Plantation, north of Abbotsbury. The site was constructed in 1940-41 and was designed for two people. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.

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Full Description

Auxiliary Unit site for two men. [Information from Auxiliary Unit member, Len Mills]. Ferny Hole Plantation, N of Abbotsbury. <1-3>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008512.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008512.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008512.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422856. [Mapped feature: #635827 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 5710 8580 (point)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Abbotsbury; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0008512
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NE 107
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422856

Record last edited

Apr 27 2023 12:00PM

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