Monument record MDO47361 - World War II auxiliary unit special operational base, Creech Barrow, Church Knowle
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Summary
Site of a World War II underground auxiliary unit operational base identified at Creech Barrow, west of Norden Farm and close to the Purbeck Way. The base was constructed in 1940-41 and was to be demolished in 1949. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Colin Durrant. Also from Fred Simpson, ex-Auxiliary Unit member].TDW/1155 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 41/10 SE 371032. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. LOCATION: Creech Barrow, W of Norden Farm and close to the Purbeck Way, one and a half miles from Corfe Castle. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008521.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008521.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008521.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422865. [Mapped feature: #637138 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9390 8280 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008521
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SW 79
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422865
Record last edited
Nov 11 2023 6:38AM
