Summary
A Second World War observation post, defined by a flat topped earth mound, southeast of East Myne Farm and measuring 34m x 18m and 2m high. It was part of the tank trainging 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, probably an observation post, southeast of East Myne Farm, 34m x 18m and 2m high. It is not regular in shape and is set at the end of a spur above the south side of Grexy Combe. A wall 8.9m long and 0.9m high has a return at each end, it is set along the north side of the mound. Below the stone wall is concrete, possibly part of an underground building. This is similar to sites 115495-115498, and connected with the World War II tank training ranges. Condition: good. [1]
The Second World War observation post or bunker was visible on 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 MSO7670. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO7670. [Mapped feature: #180894 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7670 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