MSO12462 - World War Two military target on North Hill (Find Spot)

Summary

The remains of a metal target on North Hill were recorded as part of a field survey and related to the use of the area for military training in World War Two. They have since been removed.

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A large fragment of metal 1.2m square and pierced by many bullet holes, thought to be the remains of a metal target, lie on North Hill at SS 94228 47988. It may be part of armour from a military vehicle. It is associated with the use of the area for military training in World War Two and was recorded by the RCHME as part of a survey of the ENPA holding on North Hill. [1] SS 94205 47929. The site was visited in November 2017. It was agreed to remove the item from the site. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. SS 94 NW 99, p25.
  • <2>XY Report: Blaylock, S.. 2017. HER Input Form: Military features on North Hill. [Mapped feature: #45070 p25]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7612
  • Local List Status (No)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW99
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1102302
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35663

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Grid reference SS 9420 4792 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:24PM

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