Monument record MLI125212 - Resistance Hide, Battle Fields Lane, Holbeach
Summary
Former Second World War resistance hide, on land to the south of Battle Fields Lane, Holbeach. No longer extant.
Type and Period (1)
- AUXILIARY UNIT OPERATIONAL BASE (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A former Second World War resistance hide has been recorded as being in this vicinity. The structure was built for use by the British Auxiliary Units in the event of a German invasion, although was reportedly demolished at some point before 1999. The structure is thought to have replaced an earlier hide located a short distance to the east, on land to the north of Fox's Low Road (see PRN 27274). {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 6945.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 366 252 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLBEACH, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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