Summary
A Second World War observation post on Bossington Hill located southwest of the target railway (MNA167636) and was part of the provision for tank training in the area. It was visible as an earthwork and measures 27 metres by 14 metres.
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Monument Types
- OBSERVATION POST (Mid 20th C - 1940 AD to 1945 AD)
Description
A Second World War observation post on Bossington Hill located southwest of the target railway (MNA167636) which was part of the provision for tank training in the area.The post is centred at SS 9093 4812 and defined by a large mound measuring 27 metres by 14 metres. It's visible on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the Severn Estuary RCZAS mapping project [2]. Further information, sources and photograph references are available in the Exmoor National Park HER record MSO12586. [1-2]
References
- SNA69537 - Report: Crowther, S and Dickson, A. 2008. Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: National Mapping Programme. 1455056.
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO12586. [Mapped feature: #180809 ]
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO12586 Exmoor National Park HER
- National Park (Exmoor)
Associated Events
- 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