Monument record MDO46292 - World War Two auxiliary unit special duties outstation, Benecke Wood, Portesham
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Summary
A World War II auxiliary unit special duties outstation recorded in Beneke Wood near Hardy's Monument. The site was constructed in 1940-41. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Oliver Duke, Arthur Gabbitas, Phil Garrett ('Dorset Evening Echo'), B.W. Hockey, and G.C. Samways].Beneke Wood near Hardy's Monument. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008568.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008568.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008568.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422912. [Mapped feature: #635927 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6100 8690 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008568
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NW 147
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422912
Record last edited
May 19 2023 4:54PM
