Summary
A Second World War observation post or target dugout is defined by an earthen mound, substantial and flat-topped measuing 37m x 28m and 3.9m high. It was part of the tank training range on Bossington and North Hill.
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Monument Types
- OBSERVATION POST (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
An earthen mound, substantial and flat-topped, 37m x 28m and 3.9m high.. On it is a 5.3m length of mortared stone walling which can be seen through the turf. There are 2m returns at each end, which are continued as earth banks which disappear into thick gorse. The site is overgrown with gorse and the RCHME Surveyors interpreted it as an observation post associated with the tank training ranges. Condition: fair but gorse will be damaging it. [1]
The Second World War observation post or Target dugout was visible on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the Severn Estuary RCZAS mapping project. Further information, sources and photograph references are available in the Exmoor National Park HER record MSO7667. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO7667. [Mapped feature: #180919 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7667 Exmoor National Park HER
- National Park (Exmoor)
Associated Events
- ENA3149 - Field Survey, Archaeological Survey of the Holnicote Estate 2001
- ENA10529 - Heritage Assessment, Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: National Mapping Programme
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
- Part of: Tank Training Range, North Hill, Holnicote Estate (Monument) - 115467 / MNA167559