Summary
A Second World War observation post or Target dugout is defined by an earth mound, flat-topped, on open moorland just south of the enclosure wall for West Myne Farm. It measures 28m x 12m and 2.7m high, and 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 earth mound, flat-topped, on open moorland just south of the enclosure wall for West Myne Farm. The mound is 28m x 12m and 2.7m high, but it is covered in dense gorse. A length of concrete wall on the north side is 8.5m long and 0.7m high with a projecting angle at one end. This may be an observation post and is associated with tank training in World War II Condition: fair. [1]
The Second World War observation post or targett 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 MSO7671. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO7671. [Mapped feature: #180949 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115500.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7671 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