MMO1915 - World War Two impact craters east of Cheriton Ridge (Monument)

Summary

Numerous small circular pits visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s are probably impact craters caused by weapons test-fired from the Exmoor Firing Ranges, possibly small six-inch rockets for the delivery of chemical weapons.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Numerous Small circular pits are visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s, covering an area of over 2 hectares on the north-east side of Cheriton Ridge centred at circa SS 74644516. The pits are probably impact craters caused by weapons test fired from the Exmoor Firing Ranges, to the east and south-east. It is possible the weapons in question were the small six-inch rockets being developed, although never used for, the delivery of chemical weapons. This may be consistent with the grouping of the craters in clusters of three or four. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1501 (F20) 3318-9 (13 May 1946).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33050 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1465067, Extant 17 December 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW130
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1465067

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7462 4510 (245m by 193m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 17 2021 11:10AM

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