Monument record MDO47144 - World War II auxiliary unit special duties outstation, Osterley 8, Lytchett Matravers

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Summary

A World War II auxiliary unit special duties outstation recorded in an outhouse east of Lytchett Matravers, 600 metres west of the crossroads. The unit was constructed in 1940-41 and its code name was Osterley 8. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Auxiliary Unit site in an outhouse. [Information from Phil Garrett, 'Dorset Evening Echo'].E of Lytchett Matravers, 600 metres W of the cross roads. (1) (1-3)


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

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

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

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1422872 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422872. [Mapped feature: #636850 ]

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SY 9530 9520 (point)
Map sheet SY99NE
Civil Parish Lytchett Matravers; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 NE 56
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422872

Record last edited

Sep 20 2023 10:13AM

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