Summary
The remnant of a Second World War observation post or target dugout on enclosed land on the west side above Henner’s Combe. Originally encased in a earthwork mound (35 metres by 27 metres) which was subsequently levelled, the brick and concrete walls survive up to 1m high. It 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
The remnant of an observation post on enclosed land on the west side above Henner’s Combe. The brick and concrete walls survive up to 1m high. North of the remains is a mound of demolition rubble 10m x 10m and 1m high. The site was associated with the tank training ranges on North Hill. Condition: good. [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. The post was defined by an earthen mound measuring 35 metres by 27 metres but was subsequently levelled by 1998 leaving a roofless brick and conrete building. Further information, sources and photograph references are available in the Exmoor National Park HER record MSO7681. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO7681. [Mapped feature: #180838 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7681 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