Summary
A Second World War observation post or target dugout was defined as a flat-topped earth mound southwest of East Myne Farm and measuring 23m x 20m, 1.8m high. The post was part of the tank training range on Bossington Hill.
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Monument Types
- OBSERVATION POST (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
A flat-topped earth mound southwest of East Myne Farm, it measures 23m x 20m, 1.8m high.It has a wall on the north side with short returns at each end, this is 8.8m long and 0.8m high, the returns are 1.3m long. There are pieces of concrete visible on the northeast side. This is similar to sites 115496 and 115497. Condition: good. [1]
The Second World War 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 MSO7669. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO7669. [Mapped feature: #180896 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7669 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