MSO7106 - World War Two military training features by Hoccombe Water (Monument)

Summary

A group of earthworks associated with World War Two training and artillery ranges.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A group of linear hollows and mounds located at SS 7871 4336. [1] The features are as described and occur at the national grid reference cited. They appear to be associated with the World War Two use of this area as a training ground and artillery range (see MSO7776). [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>XY Report: McDonnell, R.. 1993/4. Archaeological Survey of Exe Plain/Lanacombe. [Mapped feature: #47233 ]
  • <2> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 9 August 1994.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1041452, Extant 26 May 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12414
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE129
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1041452
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35610

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7871 4336 (point)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 26 2021 9:34AM

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