Monument record MDO44430 - World War II tank trap, Iwerne Courtney
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Summary
World War II tank trap comprising of three concrete pimples, with a further one 25 yards south down the road. Situated on the east side of the A350, south of Irwin Minster. The structures were built in 1940-41.
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Full Description
A World War II tank trap recorded on the east side of the A350, south of Irwin Minster. The tank trap comprises three concrete pimples, with a further one 25 yards south down the road. The structures were built in 1940-41. A field visit in 2001 found the structures to be in a good condition. <1>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1429587 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. [Mapped feature: #633811 ]
- <2> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1429587.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8640 1250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Courtney or Shroton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0015564
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SE 79
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1429587
Record last edited
Sep 22 2022 3:28PM
