Monument record MDO45129 - World War Two Home Guard shelter Whitchurch Canonicorum
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Summary
Site of a World War II Home Guard shelter located on a hill adjacent to Conegar Hill. The shelter comprised a large timber hut and was probably constructed in 1940-41. Its precise location is uncertain.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The local Home Guard unit used to meet and patrol from this large timber hut. On a hill adjacent to Conegar Hill. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420959 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420959. [Mapped feature: #634571 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 3730 9478 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SE |
| Civil Parish | Whitchurch Canonicorum; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0006487
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420959
Record last edited
Dec 18 2022 2:37PM
