Monument record MDO46292 - World War Two auxiliary unit special duties outstation, Benecke Wood, Portesham

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Summary

A World War II auxiliary unit special duties outstation recorded in Beneke Wood near Hardy's Monument. The site was constructed in 1940-41. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Oliver Duke, Arthur Gabbitas, Phil Garrett ('Dorset Evening Echo'), B.W. Hockey, and G.C. Samways].Beneke Wood near Hardy's Monument. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0008568 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0008568 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0008568 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1422912 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008568.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008568.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008568.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422912. [Mapped feature: #635927 ]

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SY 6100 8690 (point)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0008568
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NW 147
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422912

Record last edited

May 19 2023 4:54PM

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