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HER Number:MDV56574
Name:Ablutions Block, Dispersed Site 11, Dunkeswell

Summary

Site of an ablutions block that served the dispersed accommodation site that stood here during the Second World War. Now rebuilt as Highwood Bungalow.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 142 063
Map Sheet:ST10NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishDunkeswell
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishDUNKESWELL

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks and cropmarks of pits, part of extensive Roman and post-Roman open cast ironstone mines, 18th-19th century Laurel Walk and sites of structures associated with former WWII Dunkeswell airfield at Highwood

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: ST10NW/42/9/1
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ABLUTIONS BLOCK (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

Rectangular building visible.

Francis, P., 1995, Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey. Dunkeswell and Upottery, No. 125, Fig. 25 (Report - Survey). SDV312951.

Dispersed Site 11. Airmen and sergeants' ablutions block. Construction: rendered temporary brick with steel trusses and corrugated asbestos sheeting. Became Highwood Farm until the construction of a new farmhouse. Now derelict and without water tank house.

Ordnance Survey, 2025, Mastermap 2025 (Cartographic). SDV366286.

Now Highwood Bungalow.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV312951Report - Survey: Francis, P.. 1995. Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey. Dunkeswell and Upottery. Blackdown Hills AONB. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. No. 125, Fig. 25.
SDV342938Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #145227 ]
SDV366286Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2025. Mastermap 2025. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV45101Part of: Dispersed Accommodation Site 11, Dunkeswell Airfield (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4948 - Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 30 2025 3:48PM

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