Monument record MLI85622 - Resistance Hide, Cabourne High Woods
Summary
Former Second World War resistance hide, at Cabourne High Woods.
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 was entered by a small tunnnel, leading under the hedge. This entrance was blocked at the time of survey, however, and the interior could not be accessed. {1}{2}{3}
The hide is a simple square chamber constructed in hollow concrete blocks. It has a small block alcove at one end, lined with roof felting, that was likely used to store ammo. The roof is corrugated metal sheet, which has become heavily corroded. The hide has a simple concrete block and brick entrance chamber, and is accessed via a 12m long concrete access pipe. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI9007 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological and Historical Survey of Parts of the Brocklesby Estate. APS site code: CGL98, feature 56.
- <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. 8672.
- <4> SLI16073 Report: Brocklesby Estate. 2016. Survey of Resistence Hides, Brocklesby Estate. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | TA 1290 0351 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CABOURNE, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 8 2023 1:16PM
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