MMO2257 - World War Two vehicular activity west of Dunkery Beacon (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
An area of particularly intensive vehicular activity is evident on aerial photographs of the 1940s, centred on circa SS 8859 4136 on the central ridge, immediately to the west of Dunkery Beacon. The evidence takes the form of numerous wheel tracks running west to east along an approximately 24 hectare section of central ridge between Dunkery Beacon and the Rowbarrows, avoiding the boggy areas of peat cutting. The purpose of the vehicular activity is unclear from the aerial photographic evidence alone but the overlapping and apparently aimless direction of the tracks may support the view that it was probably part of the military training which took place on Exmoor during the Second World War. It may be associated with the Exmoor Firing Range to the northwest (MSO7776). [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 CPE/UK/1980 (F20) 4171-2 (11 April 1947).
- <2>XY SMO7568 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SE. MD002185. [Mapped feature: #41610 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1473107, Extant 16 March 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1473107 (Original Monarch entry: 1473107)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE135
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1473107
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8854 4147 (1511m by 376m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS84SE |
Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 16 2022 5:00PM
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