MSO12462 - World War Two military target on North Hill (Find Spot)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A large fragment of metal 1.2m square and pierced by many bullet holes, thought to be the remains of a metal target, lie on North Hill at SS 94228 47988. It may be part of armour from a military vehicle. It is associated with the use of the area for military training in World War Two and was recorded by the RCHME as part of a survey of the ENPA holding on North Hill. [1] SS 94205 47929. The site was visited in November 2017. It was agreed to remove the item from the site. [2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO5780 Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. RCHME. SS 94 NW 99, p25.
- <2>XY SEM8592 Report: Blaylock, S.. 2017. HER Input Form: Military features on North Hill. [Mapped feature: #45070 p25]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1102302, Extant 11 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1102302 (Pastscape entry: 1102302)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7612
- Local List Status (Rejected)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW99
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1102302
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35663
Location
Grid reference | SS 9420 4792 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS94NW |
Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (4)
Record last edited
May 11 2022 4:23PM
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