MSO12471 - World War Two military building platform at North Hill (Monument)
Summary
A building platform may once have housed a guard house.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A building platform defined by scarps to the north, south and east and by the concrete road to the west. Probably a guard house. [1] There is a low concrete wall protecting the site from the road. Part of tank marshalling area MSO626. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SMO5780 Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. C, p13,26.
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. Chris Webster, Somerset SMR, Somerset County Council, July 1998.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Yes)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35672
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9537 4745 (11m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 12:24PM
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