MSO8103 - World War Two structure above Henners Combe (Monument)

Summary

A military structure above Henners Combe is associated with World War Two tank training ranges. It comprises a platform terraced into the hillside, and may be an observation post or gun emplacement.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

Full Description

The remains of a military structure lie above Henners Combe at SS 9155 4880. The site was surveyed using differential GPS as part of the RCHME Exmoor project. The remains comprise a platform terraced into the steep hillside; some concrete rubble lies on the east side. The site is overgrown with dense gorse, making further observation difficult. It may be an observation post or gun position. The site is associated with the World War Two tank training ranges on Bossington Hill, Selworthy Beacon and North Hill. [1] The possible observation post referred to above [1] is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. The post is defined by platform centred at SS 9155 4880. There appears to be a hollowed area to the west which probably housed the observation post. The post was part of the Second World War tank training activities recorded as MMO627. [2-4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1998.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1655 4012-4013 (11 July 1946).
  • <3> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1655 4012-4013 (11 July 1946).
  • <4> Archive: Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment: SS 94 NW. MD000133.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO923
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12656
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW151
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA167644
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1132536
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35868

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9156 4880 (55m by 56m) (Aerial survey)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Nov 2 2020 9:52PM

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