Monument record MDO17954 - Maiden Newton Anti-Tank Defences

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Summary

World War 2 Anti Tank Blocks

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Two anti-tank blocks preventing access into the centre of the village from the river. Buried into edge of river bank. 42ins square with concrete apex. with site position PLAN. At Maiden Newton, at the edge of the River Frome on the Dorchester road. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0003151 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0003151 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0003151 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1419145 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003151.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003151.
  • <3> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003151.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419145.

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Location

Grid reference SY 59630 97677 (point)
Map sheet SY59NE
Civil Parish Maiden Newton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0003151
  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 069 043
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 71
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419145

Record last edited

Aug 22 2024 4:01PM

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