Monument record MDO47361 - World War II auxiliary unit special operational base, Creech Barrow, Church Knowle

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Summary

Site of a World War II underground auxiliary unit operational base identified at Creech Barrow, west of Norden Farm and close to the Purbeck Way. The base was constructed in 1940-41 and was to be demolished in 1949. The precise location and condition of the site is uncertain.

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Auxiliary Unit site. [Information from Colin Durrant. Also from Fred Simpson, ex-Auxiliary Unit member].TDW/1155 (Ministry of Town and Country Planning reference). Cassini grid 41/10 SE 371032. Underground shelter considered for destruction as public danger, 1949. LOCATION: Creech Barrow, W of Norden Farm and close to the Purbeck Way, one and a half miles from Corfe Castle. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0008521 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0008521 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0008521 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1422865 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008521.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008521.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008521.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422865. [Mapped feature: #637138 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 9390 8280 (point)
Map sheet SY98SW
Civil Parish Church Knowle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0008521
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SW 79
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422865

Record last edited

Nov 11 2023 6:38AM

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