Monument record MDO47144 - World War II auxiliary unit special duties outstation, Osterley 8, Lytchett Matravers
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Summary
A World War II auxiliary unit special duties outstation recorded in an outhouse east of Lytchett Matravers, 600 metres west of the crossroads. The unit was constructed in 1940-41 and its code name was Osterley 8. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site in an outhouse. [Information from Phil Garrett, 'Dorset Evening Echo'].E of Lytchett Matravers, 600 metres W of the cross roads. (1) (1-3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422872. [Mapped feature: #636850 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9530 9520 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Matravers; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 NE 56
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422872
Record last edited
Sep 20 2023 10:13AM
