Monument record MDO44703 - World War Two auxiliary unit, Higher Meerhay Farm, Beaminster
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Summary
Site of a World War II auxiliary unit recorded in the coppice west of Higher Meerhay Farm, north of Beaminster. It was constructed in 1940-41. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Rodney Legg]. In coppice W of Higher Meerhay Farm, below Mintern's Hill - N of Beaminster. <1>
<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, 1422858 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422858. [Mapped feature: #634112 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 4799 0300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008514
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 84
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422858
Record last edited
Nov 15 2022 1:27PM
