MEM25463 - World War Two military training feature on Ilkerton Ridge (Monument)

Summary

An oval mound with a rectangular hollow in its northern side was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. It was suggested to represent a Second World War military training feature.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 7156 4557. An oval mound with a rectangular hollow in its northern side was noted on the north end of Ilkerton Ridge during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The mound measured 3 metres northeast to southwest and 2.4 metres southeast to northwest, and was 0.6 metres high. It was suggested to represent a Second World War military training feature. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Riley, H.. 2022. Walkover survey on Ilkerton Ridge, Lynton and Lynmouth, Devon, Exmoor National Park: Project report. Hazel Riley. p 16, IR093. [Mapped feature: #48308 IR093]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7156 4557 (point) GPS Survey
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 14 2022 10:37AM

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