MSO7547 - World War Two gun emplacement south of Camp Reservoir (Monument)
Summary
A possible World War Two gun emplacement was noted during field investigation.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A circular hollow with spoil mound 5 metres in diameter and 1.2 metres high on the downslope side overlying a post-medieval field bank, at SS 95711 46799. The hollow is 5 metres by 3 metres and 0.5 metres deep. It is possibly a World War Two gun position. It was recorded as part of the RCHME survey of the ENPA holding on North Hill. [1]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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.
- <2> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1101069, Extant 10 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1101069 (Original Monarch entry: 1101069)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12464
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NE55
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1101069
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35665
Location
| Grid reference | SS 95711 46798 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
May 10 2022 9:29AM
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