Summary
A Second World War Target dugout is defined by an earth mound (measuring 32m by 26m and 3.2m high) with internal concrete structure on the West Myne land near the concrete building (MNA168305). It was probably used to winch targets for use in the tank training range.
Identification Images (0)
Monument Types
- TARGET (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
An earth mound with internal concrete structure on the West Myne land near the concrete building.The mound is 32m x 26m and is 3.2m high, at the north end are two lengths of wall set north-south, 9.2m long. The walls have different thicknesses at their north and south ends, they are 0.6m thick for 7m of the south end and are 1m thick for 2.2m at the north end. South of these is a bank 3m wide and 0.8m high. Farm rubbish has been tipped against this. Although the function of the site is not clear it is associated with other World War II tank training structures on North Hill. Condition: good. [1]
The Second World War structure was probably used to winch targets for use in the tank training range. It 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 MSO7672. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO7672. [Mapped feature: #180981 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115692.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7672 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