Monument record MDO47357 - World War 2 auxiliary unit operational base, Knighton Heath Wood, West Knighton
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Summary
Site of a World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded at Knighton Heath Wood, near the World War II fighter station, north of Warmwell. The unit was constructed in 1940-41. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Oliver Duke, Colin Durrant, and P.B. Saunders, ex-Auxiliary Unit member]. Knighton Heath Wood, near WW2 fighter station, N of Warmwell. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008575.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008575.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008575.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422919. [Mapped feature: #637134 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7400 8800 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008575
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 89
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422919
Record last edited
Nov 10 2023 5:01PM
