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HER Number:MDV78961
Name:The Red Building, HMS Cambridge, Wembury Point

Summary

Building immediately to the east of the Leach Building, originally had radar installed on the roof. Demolished in the early 21st century.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 499 484
Map Sheet:SX44NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWembury
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishWEMBURY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Military earthworks, buildings and structural remains at HMS Cambridge, Wembury Point

Other References/Statuses

  • National Trust SMR: 104348
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILITARY BUILDING (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

GetMapping, 1999 - 2000, Millennium Map 1999-2000 Getmapping (Aerial Photograph). SDV321648.


Berry, N., 2006, Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of Wembury Point and The Mewstone, Wembury, Devon, 20 (Report - Survey). SDV345992.

Immediately to the east of the Leach Building, behind the eastern gun emplacement, was the Red Building. This building originally had radar installed on the roof, but has been completely destroyed and only fragments of concrete and brick survive on the surface. The platform for this building remains as a terrace about 22 metres east-west by 8 metres north-south, but it has been extensively landscaped, especially at the eastern end. Other details: Figure 2; map; site invetory no. 034.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV321648Aerial Photograph: GetMapping. 1999 - 2000. Millennium Map 1999-2000 Getmapping. Millennium Map. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #105767 ]
SDV345992Report - Survey: Berry, N.. 2006. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of Wembury Point and The Mewstone, Wembury, Devon. National Trust Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 20.

Associated Monuments

MDV55112Part of: Gunnery Training Area, HMS Cambridge (Monument)
MDV50865Related to: HMS Cambridge, Wembury Point (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4959 - Survey of Wembury Point and the Mewstone, Wembury, Devon

Date Last Edited:Apr 26 2018 9:49AM