Monument record MDO43244 - World War II road block or tank trap, Wootton Fitzpaine
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Summary
A World War II road block or tank trap used to block a road tunnel at Wootton Fitzpaine. The structure was constructed in 1940-41 and consists of U-shaped structures made of lengths of steel rail now located in an old gravel pit on land of Thistlegate House, adjacent to the tunnel.
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Full Description
U-shaped structures made of lengths of steel rail, which may have been used to block the adjacent road tunnel. In old gravel pit on land of Thistlegate House, adjacent to a former road tunnel. A field visit in 2001 found the structure to be extant. <1>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0015283 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1429337 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 3492 9481 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
| Civil Parish | Wootton Fitzpaine; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0015283
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SW 91
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1429337
Record last edited
Oct 19 2021 3:03PM
