MDE21584 - World War Two Nissen hut above Triss Combe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
During a site visit in July 1992, the concrete base of a building and brick foundations of another building were noted. [1] The building is visible on aerial photographs dating from c.1946. [2] The site of the building is still visible on aerial photographs dating to 2017, at SS 8117 3030. [3] A site visit in 2026 confirmed the position of the concrete base of the building still present, and the brick foundations. On this visit it was noticed that ironwork elements are present at the site. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDE69908 Report: Bannister, N.R. and Bannister, D.E.. 1992. Historic landscape survey of the Molland Estate, Nr South Molton, Devon. 124.
- <2> SEM6707 Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography.
- <3> SEM8520 Aerial photograph: Getmapping. 2017. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park.
- <4> SEM341615 Photograph: Wilson North, R. 2026. Ironwork exposed at MDE21584, site visit April 2026. Colour.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 54826
- Devon SMR: SS83SW/41
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8117 3030 (13m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Apr 21 2026 4:58PM
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