Summary
A Second World War observation post or Target dugout is defined by a large and disturbed mound of earth set in the moorland southeast of Henner’s Combe, it measures 23m by 20m and is 2.4m high. It was part of the tank training range on Bossington and North Hill.
Identification Images (0)
Monument Types
- OBSERVATION POST (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
A large and disturbed mound of earth set in the moorland southeast of Henner’s Combe, it is 23m x 20m and 2.4m high.Concrete is apparent in the north face of the mound, it seems to be about 9.8m long and suggests an observation post has been covered with further soil since the war. It is covered by dense gorse. Condition: fair. [1]
The Second World War observation post or Target dugout 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 MSO7676. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO7676. [Mapped feature: #180950 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115514.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7676 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
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
- Part of: Tank Training Range, North Hill, Holnicote Estate (Monument) - 115467 / MNA167559