Monument record MDO44432 - World War II underground auxiliary unit operational base, Stourpaine Down

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Summary

Site of a World War II underground auxiliary unit operational base located in a copse near Stourpaine Down, some 100 feet from the road to Shaftesbury. It was constructed in 1940-41 and by 1949 was described as being in a dangerous condition. The precise location and condition of the base is now uncertain.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

TDW/1157 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 41/12 NE 323308. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. Described as being in 'dangerous condition. The Army had made 'an attempt at destruction'. In copse near Stourpaine Down, some 100ft from road to Shaftesbury. <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, 1428127 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. [Mapped feature: #633813 ]
  • <2> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1428127.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference ST 8890 1020 (point)
Map sheet ST81SE
Civil Parish Stourpaine; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0014011
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SE 78
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1428127

Record last edited

Sep 23 2022 8:30AM

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