MDE12799 - World War Two slit trenches on Clannon Ball (Monument)
Summary
Probable World War Two slit trenches are visible as a linear group of earthworks.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Centred at SS 7581 4416 is an area of earthworks first recorded from air photographs. [1] The linear group of earthworks cover an area measuring 25 metres by 8 metres. They form a linear hollow probably associated with World War Two military activity in the area (see MSO7776). [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>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. CRAAGS Exmoor AP survey 1979-85.. [Mapped feature: #29401 ]
- <2> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 22 June 1994.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1041188, Extant 16 June 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1041188 (Pastscape entry: 1041188)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE123
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1041188
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7581 4416 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SE |
| Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 16 2021 1:56PM
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