Monument record MDO46984 - Second World War spigot mortar base, Maiden Newton
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Summary
A World War Two spigot mortar base located near the bridge over the River Frome, at Maiden Newton, near Dorchester. It is was constructed in 1941 and is of conglomerate concrete with a smooth exterior finish. A field visit in 1996 found it to be in a good condition, with its steel pin still in position.
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Full Description
A Spigot mortar base situated near the River Frome. In good condition, with its steel pin still in position. Constructed of conglomerate concrete with a smooth exterior finish. Part of the edge has been chipped away revealing the internal reinforcing lattice work of iron. 42ins diameter, 12ins inner thin iron plate, 2ins diameter/4ins high stainless steel mount.In meadows near the bridge over the River Frome, at Maiden Newton, nr. Dorchester. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003132.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003132.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003132.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419126.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5960 9764 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Maiden Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003132
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 70
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419126
Record last edited
Aug 11 2023 3:53PM
