MDE11926 - World War Two features on Malmsmead Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A sub circular embanked enclosure 7.4 mtres in diameter, centred at SS 7869 4621, on Malmsmead Hill. The site, lying close to a modern track, is well defined, and consists of an unbroken ringbank some 0.4 metres high. The interior of the feature is 0.3 metres below the external ground surface. On its south side is a rectangular mound about 6 metres long and 0.4 metres high. The features are clearly associated with the military activity in this area during World War Two (see MSO7776). [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 13 April 1994. [Mapped feature: #46929 ]
- <2> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1001707, Extant 6 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1001707 (Pastscape entry: 1001707)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NE23
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1001707
Location
Grid reference | SS 7869 4621 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS74NE |
Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 6 2021 5:17PM
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