Monument record MDO46200 - World War Two auxiliary unit observation post, Ferny Hole Plantation, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Site of a World War II auxiliary unit situated within Ferny Hole Plantation, north of Abbotsbury. The site was constructed in 1940-41 and was designed for two people. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site (code no. Z90). [Information from Auxiliary Unit member, Len Mills]. Ferny Hole Plantation, N of Abbotsbury. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0008511 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0008511 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0008511 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1422855 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008511.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008511.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008511.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422855. [Mapped feature: #635828 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5700 8570 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008511
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NE 106
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422855
Record last edited
Apr 27 2023 12:03PM
