ruined Observation Post, above Henner's Combe, North Hill, Holnicote Estate

Record ID:	115513 / MNA167622
Record type:	Monument
Protected Status:	None Recorded
NT Property:	Holnicote Estate; South West
Civil Parish:	Selworthy; West Somerset; Somerset
Grid Reference:	SS 9160 4838

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Summary

The remains of a Second World War observation post which appears to have been blown up, it is set west of the spring at the top of Henner’s Combe. Orginally defined by a mound, as visible on historical aerial photographs, which was subsequently levelled. The building remains are 5.5m x 3.8m, and 1.4m high, it is roofless and the walls lean outwards.

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Monument Types

OBSERVATION POST (Mid 20th C - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

the remains of an observation post which appears to have been blown up, it is set west of the spring at the top of Henner’s Combe.The building remains are 5.5m x 3.8m, and 1.4m high, it is roofless and the walls lean outwards. The roof was reinforced concrete and 0.5m thick, the walls were 0.9m thick, also reinforced concrete with a brick skin outside. Pieces of electric cable and ducting through the walls is visible. It is associated with other World War II sites. Condition: reasonable. [1]

The Second World War observation post was visible on historical aerial photographs and mapped as part of the Severn Estuary RCZAS mapping project. Originally defined by a mound that was subsequently levelled, leaving the builing remains only. Further information, sources and photograph references are available in the Exmoor National Park HER record MSO8091. [2]

References

SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO8091.
SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. [Mapped feature: #180834 ]

Designations

None Recorded

Other Statuses and References

HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO8091 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

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