MSO10468 - Possible World War Two slit trench west of Great Rowbarrow (Monument)
Summary
A rectangular depression, 4 metres by 2 metres, is possibly an 'amorphous quarry pit' but appears too straight sided and recent and therefore may be a World War Two slit trench.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
To the west of Great Rowbarrow is a rectangular depression in the ground about 4 metres by 2 metres. It is possibly one of the "amophous quarry pits" mentioned in MSO9184 but appears too straight sided and recent. It may therefore be a World War Two slit trench. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Chris Webster, site visit report, 4 February 2007.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 22794
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8752 4153 (8m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SE |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 6 2014 2:04PM
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