Monument record M4602 - Practice trench, Claypit Wood, Thoresby Border, Worksop

Summary

PRACTICE TRENCH? (Second World War)

Location

Grid reference SK 63899 73699 (point)
Map sheet SK67SW
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Worksop, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A deep straight trench with spoil heaped on either side. Probably the work of the trench digging tank known to have operated in the Park in WW2 - this is known to have dug trenches over 6ft wide and 6ft deep. (2).
An old tyre and a tin bath have been dumped in the trench which has scrubby birch growing in it. (1)
See M 4590 - record for Clumber Park.


Data Held (Document). SNT2647.

(1), Arch Office

<1> Beamish HJH, 1986, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands - The National Trust Archaeological Survey (Monograph). SNT35.

Other Refs: site no. 60344

<2> Pickersgill RS, 1964, Notts Countryside, vol 23, p 22 (Published document). SNT1149.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Document: Data Held.
  • <1> Monograph: Beamish HJH. 1986. Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands - The National Trust Archaeological Survey. The National Trust.
  • <2> Published document: Pickersgill RS. 1964. Notts Countryside. vol 23, p 22.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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