MSO6281 - World War Two mounds east of Dunkery Hill (Monument)
Summary
Two small mounds of uncertain origin on the east slope of Dunkery Hill are possibly associated with military activity.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Two small mounds lie on the east slope of Dunkery Hill at SS 91260 42690 and SS 91313 42747, close to the cairn MSO6280. They are not associated with this monument and would seem to be of recent origin, possibly associated with the military use of Dunkery Hill. The mounds were surveyed using differential GPS as part of the RCHME Exmoor Project. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 6 March 1997. [Mapped features: #43073 ; #43074 ]
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1082217 (Pastscape entry: 1082217)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10227
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SW81
- National Trust HER Record
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1082217
- Somerset SMR PRN: 16275
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 91286 42718 (53m by 57m) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SW |
| Civil Parish | WOOTTON COURTENAY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 3 2020 3:24PM
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