Monument record MDO45740 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base, Pigeon Copse, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Site of a World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded in Pigeon Copse, near Piddletrenthide. The unit was constructed in 1940-41. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Oliver Duke and ex-Auxiliary Unit member, Ron Jones].Pigeon Copse, nr. Piddletrenthide. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0008530 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0008530 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0008530 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008530.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008530.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008530.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. [Mapped feature: #635277 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6999 9901 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NE |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008530
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NW 69
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422874
Record last edited
Feb 24 2023 4:32PM
