MEM24513 - Possible World War Two target on Kittuck's Hill (Monument)

Summary

A subrectangular pit flanked by two mounds is possibly a World War Two firing range target, similar to other monuments nearby.

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Protected Status

Full Description

Sub-rectangular pit (4m x 3m x 0.8m) flanked by two low mounds (3m x 3m x 0.5m). The whole feature measures 9m x 4m x 0.8m and forms a linear group with ELB14 (40, 41, 42 and 43). They are most likely WWII military features, possibly targets given the proximity of some shell craters, gun pits or dug-outs of some other sort. [1-2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Morris, B.. 2014. Larkbarrow Farm, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. p. 20; ELB14(39).
  • <2>XY Digital archive: Bray, L.S.. 2014-2015. Larkbarrow, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey. p. 3; ELB14(39). [Mapped feature: #45028 Possible WW2 target., ELB14(39)]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ELB14(39)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8184 4392 (point)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2021 12:56PM

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