MSO7438 - Possible World War Two mound on Tarr Ball Hill (Monument)

Summary

A small rectangular mound with associated hollow possibly represents military activity.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small rectangular mound with associated hollow lies on Tarr Ball Hill, close to the road to Stoke Pero, at SS 86800 43170. The hollow is 5 metres by 2 metres by 0.8 metres. The feature is probably associated with military activity. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 21 Jan 1997.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1093262, Extant 16 March 2022.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10025
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE113
  • National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1093262
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13462

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 86800 43169 (point)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Mar 16 2022 3:12PM

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