MEM25403 - World War Two military training site on Thornworthy Common (Monument)
Summary
A hollow was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. It was suggested to represent a military training site dating to the Second World War.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7151 4442. A hollow on Thornworthy Common was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The hollow was measured as 2 metres from east to west, 2 metres from north to south and 0.4 metres deep. There were also two small rectangular hollows to the west. The hollow was suggested to represent a military training site dating to the Second World War, and was noted to be clearly visible on aerial photographs dating to 1946 to 1948. [1,2]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7151 4442 (point) GPS survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Nov 9 2022 3:42PM
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