MEM24516 - Possible World War Two target on Kittuck's Hill (Monument)

Summary

A subrectangular pit flanked by two mounds, possibly representing a World War Two firing range target, is similar to other monuments nearby.

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Protected Status

Full Description

Sub-rectangular pit (4m x 3m x 0.8m) flanked by two low mounds (3m x 3m x 0.5m). The whole feature measures 8m x 3m x 0.8m and forms a linear group with ELB14 (40, 41, 42 and 43). They are most likely WWII military features, possibly targets given the proximity of some shell craters, gun pits or dug-outs of some other sort. [1-2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Exmoor National Park. 1991. Exmoor National Park Plan 1991-1996. p. 20; ELB14(42).
  • <2>XY Digital archive: Bray, L.S.. 2014-2015. Larkbarrow, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey. p. 4; ELB14(42). [Mapped feature: #45031 Possible WW2 target., ELB14(42)]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ELB14(42)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8188 4385 (point)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2021 12:47PM

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