MSO12686 - World War Two mortar position on Hadborough (Monument)
Summary
A rectangular earthwork platform, likely to have been constructed during World War Two as a mortar emplacement.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small rectangular platform on the northeast slopes of Hadborough Hill at SS 9674 2861. It is 5 metres by 3 metres cut into the hillside by 0.5 metres on its north side. Best interpreted as a World War Two mortar or gun position. Surveyed using GPS as part of the RCHME Exmoor Survey. [1-2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1998.
- <2> SMO5799 Report: Wilson-North, R.. 1998. Haddon Hill, Brompton Regis, Somerset: An archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. RCHME.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132694, Extant 4 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132694 (Original National Monuments Record (Monarch) entry)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9002
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NE42
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132694
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35899
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9683 2869 (44m by 44m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS92NE |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 4 2022 4:25PM
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