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| HER Number: | MDV128794 |
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| Name: | Second World War structures north of Bowringsleigh, West Alvington |
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Summary
The site of four structures of probable Second World War date is visible on aerial photographs of 1946 and 1951 on the north-east facing slope north of Bowringsleigh. All structural evidence has probably been cleared.The site of four structures of probable Second World War date is visible on aerial photographs of 1946 and 1951 on the north-east facing slope north of Bowringsleigh. All structural evidence has probably been cleared.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 718 445 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX74SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | West Alvington |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WEST ALVINGTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MILITARY BUILDING (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1890, Devon County Council RAF/CPE/UK/1890 3027-3028 10-DEC-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV169268.
Rectangular temporary buildings are visible.
Royal Air Force, 1951, RAF/540/497, RAF/540/497 RP 3123-3124 12-MAY-1951 (Aerial Photograph). SDV351212.
Rectangular areas of hardstanding are visible as structures.
Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2019-2020, The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (AI&M, formerly NMP) (Interpretation). SDV362982.
Four rectangular structures circa 5m wide and from 9 to 15m long are visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s and 1950s, in a linear arrangement following the contours on the north-east facing slope north of Bowringsleigh.
The structures are barely discernible under moderate tree cover on aerial photographs of 1946. The structures have been removed on aerial photographs of 1951but the hardstanding bases are clearly visible.
The precise role of the structures is unknown but it is probable that were a temporary camp or emplacement of Second World War date and military function.
No evidence of the structures is identifiable on more recent photography.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV169268 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1890. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). Devon County Council RAF/CPE/UK/1890 3027-3028 10-DEC-1946. |
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| SDV351212 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1951. RAF/540/497. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/540/497 RP 3123-3124 12-MAY-1951. [Mapped feature: #126630 ] |
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| SDV362982 | Interpretation: Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R.. 2019-2020. The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (AI&M, formerly NMP). Historic England Research Report. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8098 - The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping (formerly NMP) Survey, Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (Ref: ACD2040)
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 17 2020 3:16PM |
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