Summary
A Second World War target railway running northwest-southeast on the grassland southwest of West Myne Farm. It forms a long terrace about 9m wide. It was one of three target railways that were part of the tank training range on Bossington and North Hills.
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Monument Types
- TARGET RAILWAY (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
A target railway running northwest-southeast on the grassland southwest of West Myne Farm.It appears as a long terrace about 9m wide on the southwest facing slope, it cuts into the hillside about 1.5m. Condition: fair. (NGR SS 9211 4864 to SS 9231 4846). [1]
The Second World War target railway B was visible on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the Severn Estuary RCZAS mapping project. It was one of three target railways that were part of the tank training range on Bossington and North Hills. Further information, sources and photograph references are available in the Exmoor National Park HER record MSO8084. [2]
References
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO8084. [Mapped feature: #180998 ]
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115697.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO8084 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