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HER Number:MDV78215
Name:World War II shell holes near Hound Tor

Summary

Possible shell holes reported to the north of Hound Tor.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 740 790
Map Sheet:SX77NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishManaton
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BOMB CRATER (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Brewer, S., 2001, Possible shell holes noted on Haytor and Hound Tor Down (Worksheet). SDV344941.

Shell holes noted north of Hound Tor, around 180 meters due south of the car park at Swallerton Gate. S. Brewer states the first is "easily seen against the worn grass of one of the main paths".

Sources / Further Reading

SDV344941Worksheet: Brewer, S.. 2001. Possible shell holes noted on Haytor and Hound Tor Down. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 13 2015 11:35AM