Monument record MDO45220 - World War Two auxiliary unit operational base, Hardown Hill, Morecombelake, Whitchurch Canonicorum
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Summary
Site of a World War II auxiliary unit operational base recorded at Hardown Hill, Morcombelake. The unit 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 Richard Shute of Poole]. Hardon Hill, Morcombelake. <1>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0008580 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0008580 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0008580 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1422924 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008580.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008580.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008580.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422924.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 4053 9427 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008580
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SW 42
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422924
Record last edited
Jan 4 2023 4:51PM
