MSO12578 - Possible World War Two slit trench on Bossington Hill (Monument)
Summary
An irregular linear stony mound, approximately 15 metres long, may be upcast from the digging of a slit trench on the northeast side.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
An irregular linear stony mound c.15 metres long parallel with the track (northwest to southeast) and about 15 metres back from it at the junction with the path from West Lynch. It may incorporate an earlier field bank which seems to continue its line into heavy vegetation. It appears to be upcast from the digging of a slit trench on the northeast side. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. Chris Webster, Somerset SMR, Somerset County Council, July 1998. [Mapped feature: #34160 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35786
Location
| Grid reference | SS 2909 1483 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Historic Parish | PORLOCK |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2024 2:15PM
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