Monument record MDO46303 - World War Two auxiliary unit special duties outstation, Wareham Town

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Summary

World War II auxiliary unit special duties outstation recorded in a cellar north of the river near South Bridge in Wareham. It was constructed in 1940-41. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Auxiliary Unit site in cellar. [Information from Arthur Gabbitas].N of the river near South Bridge. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0008572 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0008572 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0008572 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1422916 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008572.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008572.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008572.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422916. [Mapped feature: #635938 ]

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SY 9234 8719 (point)
Map sheet SY98NW
Civil Parish Wareham Town; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0008572
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 95
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422916

Record last edited

May 31 2023 3:45PM

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