Monument record MDO47050 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base, East Holme
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Summary
Site of a World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded 'very near to public right of way and near to cottages', near the bridleway north of Doreys Farm, southeast of East Holme. 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 site is uncertain.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
TDW/1160 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 41/10 SE 342058. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. 'Very near to public right of way and near to cottages'.Near bridleway N of Doreys Farm, SE of East Holme. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0014013.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0014013.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0014013.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1428129. [Mapped feature: #636854 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 970 977 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | East Holme; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0014013
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 98
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1428129
Record last edited
Oct 24 2023 9:31AM
