Monument record MDO19472 - Second World War flame fougasse, Near Abbey Barn, Church Street, Abbotsbury

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A WWII flame fougasse was constructed near to Abbey Barn, Church Street during 1940-41 as part of the Dorset coastal defences. Now removed.

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A WWII flame fougasse was constructed near to Abbey Barn, Church Street during 1940-41 as part of the Dorset coastal defences. Now removed.

Fougasse. 1 Battery. Cassini ref. 010060.


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, 16415 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, 16415 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

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  • <1> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. 16415.
  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. 16415.

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Grid reference SY 5773 8505 (point)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Abbotsbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Aug 22 2024 2:42PM

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