MSO12713 - Cold War military communications mast at Bratton Ball (Monument)

Summary

The earthwork and concrete remains of the mast for a Cold War radar station's VHF control.

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A small hollow and some concrete rubble lies close to the hedge in enclosed land on Bratton Ball at SS 9450 4731. According to the farmer this was part of a Cold War military installation in use on North Hill between 1953 and 1964. See also MSO12638 for the main compound and MSO12714 for mast bases. [1] This grid reference is that given as that of the receiver mast for the VHF control for the Rotor radar station at West Myne (MSO7673). [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Survey: RCHME. 1998. Exmoor survey. SS 94 NW 154. [Mapped feature: #42971 ]
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. Bob Janner, phone call to Somerset HER, 23 November 2004.

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  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35927

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Grid reference SS 9450 4731 (point) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Nov 25 2020 3:26PM

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