Monument record MLI85619 - Resistance Hide, Caen Hill, Great Limber
Summary
Former Second World War resistance hide, at Caen Hill, Great Limber.
Type and Period (1)
- AUXILIARY UNIT OPERATIONAL BASE (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of a former Second World War resistance hide have 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. The hide consists of a rectangular, buried Stanton type shelter with entrances at both ends. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI9007 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological and Historical Survey of Parts of the Brocklesby Estate. APS site code: CGL98, feature 53.
- <2> SLI16042 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological and Historical Survey of Parts of the Brocklesby Estate. LCNCC 1998.271.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 8674.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TA 1420 0532 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT LIMBER, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Aug 8 2023 1:20PM
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