MMO1915 - World War Two impact craters east of Cheriton Ridge (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1501 (F20) 3318-9 (13 May 1946).
- <2>XY SMO7556 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33050 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1465067, Extant 17 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1465067 (Original Monarch entry: 1465067)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW130
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1465067
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7462 4510 (245m by 193m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74NW |
Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 17 2021 11:10AM
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