MEM23367 - World War Two bomb crater on East Pinford (Monument)

Summary

A small scoop may represent a Second World War bomb crater.

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Type and Period (2)

(Alternate Type) BOMB CRATER? (Second World War - 1939 AD (Possible) to 1945 AD (Possible))
(Alternate Type) PEAT CUTTING? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD (Possible) to 1900 AD (Possible))

Protected Status

Principal Archaeological Landscape 11: Trout Hill and Pinford

Full Description

Small scoop (2.4 metres by 2 metres by 0.35 metres), subovoid in plan with no associated spoil. It is most likely a bomb crater, but could also be a peat cutting. [1-2]

Sources/Archives (2)

<1>XY SEM8130 Report: Morris, B. and Bampton, J.. 2013. Warren Farm, Exmoor: Results of a Walkover Survey. [Mapped feature: #42493 Possible bomb crater, p. 31]
<2> SEM8279 Report: Bray. L.S.. 2013. Warren Farm, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey.

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Local List Status (Unassessed)
Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Warren Farm): EWF13(18)

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Grid reference	SS 80232 42714 (point)
Map sheet	SS84SW
Civil Parish	EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Event - Survey: 2013: WS - Warren Farm, Mires Project (EEM14535)

Record last edited

Jul 21 2021 11:38AM

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