MMO2554 - Possible World War Two target at Stowey Allotment (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A low structure, probably constructed from concrete and measuring approximately 5 metres square can be seen on aerial photographs of the 1940s onwards, centred on circa SS 80794464, Oare parish. It is located towards the edge of a concentration of craters of Second World War date probably associated with Exmoor firing range and weapons testing facility which operated over much of Exmoor, from Brendon Common in the north-west. Field investigation revealed evidence of a structure or sign cast into the concrete of a similar feature on Brendon Common, and it is possible these features acted as targets or range markers. It remains visible on aerial photographs of 1985. A third similar feature is visible approximately 2.4 kilometres to the east. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 106G/UK/1655 (F20) 4080-1 (11 July 1946).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. ENPA JAS 059-060 (29 August 1985).
- <3>XY SMO7567 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #32561 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1478586, Extant 14 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1478586 (Original Monarch entry: 1478586)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW303
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1478586
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8079 4464 (13m by 12m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Jul 14 2021 4:31PM
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