MDE21620 - Possible World War Two pits on Venford Moor (Monument)
Summary
A series of pits were largely obscured by bracken during field survey. They are said to have been dug by US troops on manoeuvres during World War Two.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Series of pits on Venford Moor. Largely obscured by bracken when visited as part of Exmoor National Park survey in 1991. Said to have been dug by US troops on manoeuvres during World War Two. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM7959 Archive: Devon County Council. Various. Devon SMR / HER records / parish files - Exmoor records. W Horner, 28 November 1996.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 56684
- Devon SMR: SS82NE/54
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8600 2880 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS82NE |
| Civil Parish | WEST ANSTEY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Jun 8 2022 4:28PM
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