MMO825 - World War Two tank range bunker at North Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Centred at SS 91764 48448 is a World War Two observation post. It comprises a grass covered mound 10.7 metres by 7.3 metres and 1.2 metres high. Within the mound are several areas of concrete structure exposed. [1] The observation post referred to above [1] is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. The post is defined by a mound that is centred at SS 9193 4822 and which measures about 27 metres by 10 metres and is as described above. The observation post is associated with Second World War tank training activities (MMO627). [2-4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 7 April 1998.
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1655 4011-4012 (11 July 1946).
- <3> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/79013 161-162 (17 April 1979).
- <4>XY SMO7542 Archive: Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment: SS 94 NW. MD000133. [Mapped feature: #46839 ]
External Links (2)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1131097 (Pastscape entry: 1131097)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA167621 (National Trust HER entry: MNA167621)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12644
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8090
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW132
- National Trust HER Record: MNA167621
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1131097
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35855
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9177 4844 (35m by 36m) (Aerial Survey) |
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Map sheet | SS94NW |
Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 15 2020 11:15AM
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