MSO12714 - Cold War military communications masts at Bratton Ball (Monument)

Summary

The concrete remains of two masts for a Cold War radar station's VHF control.

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Two areas of concrete lie in the car park close to this site at SS 9426 4739. The farmer remembers these as the the bases of two masts belonging to a Cold War military installation. See MSO12713 and MSO12638. [1] This grid reference is that given as that of the transmitter 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: #45055 ]
  • <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: 35928

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Grid reference SS 9426 4739 (point)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Nov 25 2020 3:26PM

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