MSO7109 - Post-medieval or 20th Century pits west of Hoccombe Combe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (3)
- SPOIL HEAP (Post Medieval to AD 20th Century - 1540 AD (Possible) to 1999 AD (Possible))
- (Alternate Type) EXTRACTIVE PIT? (Post Medieval to AD 20th Century - 1540 AD (Possible) to 1999 AD (Possible))
- (Alternate Type) MILITARY TRAINING SITE? (Second World War - 1939 AD (Possible) to 1945 AD (Possible))
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Irregular hollows identified by McDonnell. [1] Centred at SS 7700 4220 are a group of earthworks forming shallow pits with associated spoil mounds. They are grouped at the head of the valley which forms the southern side of Lanacombe. They appear to be either trial pits or World War Two features associated with the use of this area as a training ground and artillery range (see MSO7776). [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> SDE79935 Report: McDonnell, R.. 1993/4. Archaeological Survey of Exe Plain/Lanacombe. Field record numbers 53, 54.
- <2>XY SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 9 August 1994. [Mapped feature: #47232 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1041462, Extant 26 May 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1041462 (Pastscape entry: 1041462)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12416
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE132
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1041462
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35612
Location
Grid reference | SS 7700 4220 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS74SE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 21 2022 11:18AM
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