Summary
A probable Second World War observation post or Target defined as an earth mound on the east side of Henner’s Combe near the Target Railway MNA168310. It measures 25m by 16m and is 3.7m high. It is associated with the tank training range on Bossington Hill.
Identification Images (0)
Monument Types
- OBSERVATION POST (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
An earth mound on the east side of Henner’s Combe near site 115508.It is 25m x 16m and 3.7m high. It is at the west end of a target railway and is clearly associated with it. Condition: good. [1]
The Second World War mound, likley an observation post or Target dugout was visible on historical 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 MSO8087. [2]
References
- SNA69537 - Report: Crowther, S and Dickson, A. 2008. Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: National Mapping Programme. 1131091.
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO8087. [Mapped feature: #181001 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115509.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO8087 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