MDE12826 - Maclaren memorial stone, Hoccombe Hill, Brendon Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
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Full Description
Colonel R.H. MacLaren threw himself onto an explosive device that went wrong, which was being demonstrated to Government officials and fellow officers. He was killed instantly, but no one else was hurt. A memorial stone was erected on the spot, with an inscription reading: "In memory of Colonel R.H. Maclaren, O.B.E. M.C. Commander C.W. Troops Royal Engineers, who was killed on duty on this spot May 20th 1941. This stone was erected by his brother officers". (1) Centred at SS 76708 43790, close to the summit of Hoccombe Hill is a memorial stone. It comprises a granite pillar on a square concrete base, with a plaque in memory of Colonel R.H. MacLaren. (2) 'Memorial Stone' is marked on the 1962 Ordnance Survey map. (3) Colnel RH MacLaren was commander of the Chemical Weapons troops of the Royal Engineers. He died during demonstration of the prototype 5" rocket. [4]
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SEM8099 Article in serial: McLaughlin, R.T.P. 2010. The Royal Engineers' five-inch rocket and Colonel Maclaren's untold legacy. The Royal Engineers Journal. 124. 1. 10-14.
- <1> SEM7230 Monograph: Burton, R.A.. 1989. The Heritage of Exmoor. Roger A. Burton. P.225.
- <2> SMO5111 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Field Investigators Comment. Wilson-North, R. 26/04/1994.
- <3> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
- <4> SEM8012 Leaflet: 2013. Badgworthy, Exmoor: Exmoor moorland archaeology walks series. Exmoor National Park Authority.
Location
Grid reference | SS 7670 4378 (point) (Estimated from sources) |
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Map sheet | SS74SE |
Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1042756 (Pastscape entry: 1042756)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 31538
- Devon SMR: SS74SE/46
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE148
- National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1042756
Record last edited
Oct 19 2016 11:43AM
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