Summary
A Second World War observation post on Bossington Hill near the enclosed land that is part of West Myne Farm. It is part of the tank training range.
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Monument Types
- OBSERVATION POST (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
An observation post on Bossington Hill near the enclosed land that is part of West Myne Farm.The mound is grass covered, 35m x 22m and 2m high, with concrete on the top which is the remains of the entrance, it was on the north side. This site is part of the tank training range and is related to the target railway at 115523. Condition: good. (1)
The Second World War observation post 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 MSO9601. (2)
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO9601. [Mapped feature: #180818 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO9601 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