MSO12580 - Fragment of a World War Two structure above Henners Combe (Find Spot)

Summary

A large fragment of a concrete miltary structure lies (not in situ) on the top of the cliff.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A large (2 by 1 metre) fragment of a concrete miltary structure lies (not in situ) on the top of the cliff. No other remains could be found in the area although they may survive in thick gorse. [1] Indistinct features are visible in the area of the gorse on 1946 aerial photographs. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. Chris Webster, Somerset Sites and Monuments Record Officer, July 1998. [Mapped feature: #34161 ]
  • <2> Aerial photograph: July 1946. RAF 106G\UK\1655 4005 to 4013.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35788

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 2916 1488 (point)
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 18 2024 2:15PM

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