Monument record MDO45551 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base, Spetisbury

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Summary

Site of a World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded to the west of Spetisbury and the A350. It was constructed in 1940-41 and by 1949 was considered to be in a dangerous condition and partly demolished by the Army. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

TDW/1153 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 44/12 SE 335228. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. Partly demolished by Army. In dangerous condition. W of Spetisbury and A350 road. <1-2>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0014018 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0014018 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0014018 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1428134 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0014018.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0014018.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0014018.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1428134. [Mapped feature: #635078 ]

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference ST 9000 0220 (point)
Map sheet ST90SW
Civil Parish Spetisbury; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0014018
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 138
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1428134

Record last edited

Feb 16 2023 7:06AM

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