MEM25490 - World War Two military training feature on Ilkerton Ridge (Monument)
Summary
An oval mound of peat and stone with a hollow on its northeastern side was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. It was suggested to represent a Second World War military training feature.
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Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7179 4507. An oval mound of peat and stone with a hollow on its northeastern side was noted on Ilkerton Ridge, northeast of Shallowford, during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The mound was on a trackway across the ridge (MEM25493), and measured 4.5 metres northwest to southeast, and 1.8 metres northeast to southwest, and was 0.7 metres high. It was suggested to represent a Second World War military training feature. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM341385 Report: Riley, H.. 2022. Walkover survey on Ilkerton Ridge, Lynton and Lynmouth, Devon, Exmoor National Park: Project report. Hazel Riley. p 16, IR121. [Mapped feature: #48334 IR121]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7179 4507 (point) GPS Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Nov 14 2022 2:07PM
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