MEM25419 - World War Two military training site west of Thornworthy (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7162 4544. A subrectangular peaty mound with traces of a ditch to the south was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The mound measures 4 metres north to south, 3.2 metres east to west and 0.25 metres high. The mound was suggested to represent a military training site dating to the Second World War. [1] The site is in a similar location to a possible Bronze Age cairn or barrow recorded as MMO1869. It is therefore possible that these may be the same site. Further investigation is required. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SEM341385 Report: Riley, H.. 2022. Walkover survey on Ilkerton Ridge, Lynton and Lynmouth, Devon, Exmoor National Park: Project report. Hazel Riley. p 15, IR021. [Mapped feature: #48254 IR021]
- <2> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 9 November 2022.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7162 4544 (point) GPS Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 9 2022 4:45PM
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