MSO7666 - World War Two mound at the eastern end of Target Railway A (Monument)
Summary
An earthen mound forming the eastern end of a World War Two target railway at East Myne. It measures 38 metres by 26 metres and 3.7 metres high. It may have been intended for the protection of the target railway's operators.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Centred at SS 93293 48274 is an earthen mound forming the eastern end of a World War Two target railway at East Myne (MSO7665). The mound is densely overgrown by gorse but approximate dimensions are 38 metres by 26 metres and it stands 3.7 metres high. The mound may have served as protection for the eastern end of the target railway and its operators. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 26 February 1998. [Mapped feature: #38325 ]
External Links (2)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1124573 (Pastscape entry: 1124573)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA167603 (National Trust HER entry: MNA167603)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12636
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW115
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- National Trust HER Record: MNA167603
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1124573
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35847
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 93298 48274 (83m by 39m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NW |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Nov 16 2020 4:39PM
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