MEM24489 - World War Two shell craters on Larkbarrow (Monument)
Summary
A small cluster of Second World War shelling craters was noted during field survey.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Three shell craters recorded by Southwest Archaeology are adjacent to the boundary between Larkbarrow and Madacombe, on its western side, their dimensions are: - SS 82668 42927, measuring 2m x 2m x 0.5m. - SS 82657 42970, measuring 2m x 2m x 0.6m. - SS 82610 42933, measuring 3m x 3m x 0.5m. [1-2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SEM8124 Report: Morris, B.. 2014. Larkbarrow Farm, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. p. 19; ELB14(2-4).
- <2>XY SEM8281 Digital archive: Bray, L.S.. 2014-2015. Larkbarrow, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey. p. 1; ELB14(2-4). [Mapped features: #44996 Shell crater., ELB14(2); #44997 Shell crater., ELB14(3); #44998 Shell crater., ELB14(4)]
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Other Statuses/References
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ELB14(2)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ELB14(3)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ELB14(4)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 82639 42948 (58m by 43m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 21 2021 12:06PM
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