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Auxiliary Unit OUT-Station (Chirnside 1) is a Second World War defensive installation located in Dorset. The site represents part of the Auxiliary Units network, a secret guerrilla organization established by the British armed forces in 1940 to provide resistance in the event of German invasion. OUT-Stations such as this one were small, concealed operational bases typically sited in rural locations, designed to shelter and supply small teams of volunteers who would conduct sabotage and reconnaissance activities behind enemy lines. The physical remains at Chirnside 1 reflect the clandestine nature of these installations, which were deliberately constructed to be inconspicuous and difficult to detect.
Auxiliary Unit OUT-Station (Chirnside 1) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1450334. View the official record →
Auxiliary Unit OUT-Station (Chirnside 1) is a Second World War defensive installation located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1450334.
Auxiliary Unit OUT-Station (Chirnside 1) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1450334.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The below ground remains of the former chapel at Membury Court (2.1 km), Membury Castle (2.2 km), Hillfort 550yds (501m) SE of Four Gates (3.8 km).
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