MMO2933 - World War Two pits on Long Holcombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (3)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Four pits or craters of probable military origin are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 as earthworks on moorland between Hangley Cleave and Long Holcombe. Centred at approximately SS 7591 3574, the four rectangular craters are aligned approximately east-west, each measuring between 3 and 5 metres across. They are slightly too large to be impact craters, and appear to lie well outside the known extent of the Exmoor Firing Range (MSO7776), but may be related to destruction of spare ordnance following World War Two. Vehicle tracks can be seen running between several of the craters. Burton also refers to "large field guns stationed on North Molton Ridge and elsewhere" and it is possible that these craters are the remains of temporary gun emplacements. [1-2]
Sources/Archives (2)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7591 3572 (129m by 76m) (Aerial Survey) |
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Map sheet | SS73NE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1487446 (Original Monarch entry: 1487446)
Other Statuses/References
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE136
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1487446
Record last edited
Apr 25 2018 6:14PM
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