Monument record MDO47301 - World War Two auxiliary unit special duties outstation, Dorchester
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Summary
A World War II auxiliary unit special duties outstation recorded 'somewhere south of the hospital' Dorchester. The unit was constructed in 1940-41 and comprised a dugout and house attic. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site. Dugout and house attic used. [Information from Arthur Gabbitas].'Somewhere S of the hospital', Dorchester. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0008523 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0008523 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0008523 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1422867 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008523.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008523.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008523.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422867. [Mapped feature: #637077 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6910 9050 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008523
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 389
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422867
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:41PM
