Summary
A Second World War observation post, now a grass covered mound. It is set on the south end of the west side of Henner’s Combe and measures about 27 metres by 10 metres.
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Monument Types
- OBSERVATION POST (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
A grass covered mound over a concrete structure which is likely to be an observation post, it is set on the south end of the west side of Henner’s Combe. It is part of the World War II tank training ranges on North Hill. Condition: good. [1]
The Second World War observation post was visible on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the Severn Estuary RCZAS mapping project. Defined by a mound it is centred at SS 9193 4822 and measures about 27 metres by 10 metres. Further information, sources and photograph references are available in the Exmoor National Park HER record MMO825. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MMO825. [Mapped feature: #180833 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MMO825 Exmoor National Park HER
- National Park (Exmoor)
Associated Events
- ENA3149 - Field Survey, Archaeological Survey of the Holnicote Estate 2001
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
- Part of: Tank Training Range, North Hill, Holnicote Estate (Monument) - 115467 / MNA167559