Summary
A Second World War protective mound forming the southeast end of the target railway recorded as site MNA167602 (115494), at East Myne Farm. The Target railway was part of the tank training range on Bossington and North Hill.
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Monument Types
- MOUND (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
An earth mound forming the southeast end of the target railway recorded as site 115494 [MNA167602], at East Myne Farm. It is 38m x 26m and 3.6m high, and probably protected the target railway operators. It is covered by gorse. Condition: good. [1]
The Second World War mound was not mapped by the Severn Estuary mapping project, possibly the mound was incorporated into the earthwork of the Target Railway (MNA167602) and not easily visible. [2]
References
- SNA69537 - Report: Crowther, S and Dickson, A. 2008. Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: National Mapping Programme. 1124573.
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. [Mapped feature: #180929 ]
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7666 Exmoor National Park HER
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