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Summary

A small building of probable Second World War date and military function is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s as a structure, and on later aerial photographs as a demolished structure. It is probably associated with RAF Northam radar station.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1425450: Northam Chain Home Radar Station
• Listed Building (II) 1425450: Northam Chain Home Radar Station

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• MILITARY BUILDING (World War II - 1943 AD to 1945 AD)

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1945, RAF/106G/UK/957, NMR RAF/106G/UK/957 3025 30-OCT-1945 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349054.

A small structure is visible.

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1420, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1420 3233 15-APR-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349553.

A small structure is visible.

Royal Air Force, 1958, RAF/80/744, NMR RAF/80/744 0016-0017 13-SEP-1958 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349746.

A demolished structure is visible.

Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref:, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: SS4430 04-MAY-2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349344.

A demolished structure is visible.

Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref:, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: SS4530 04-MAY-2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349344.

A demolished structure is visible.

Hegarty, C. + Knight, S., 2011 - 2012, North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme Project (Interpretation). SDV349018.

A small cruciform building of probable Second World War date and military function is visible on aerial photographs of 1945 and 1946 as a structure, and on aerial photographs of 1958 onwards as a demolished structure. The structure measures circa 5 metres long and 3 metres wide. The function of the structure is unknown but it is probably associated with RAF Northam radar station.

Passmore, A. J., 2013, Northam Burrows FEP Consultation Pro-forma (Report - non-specific). SDV356811.

A 0.50 metre high mound, measuring 6 metres by 4 metres (east-west by north-south) into which is set a brick plinth rendered in concrete. This is slightly cruciform in shape and measures 4.5 metres by 3 metres. The east and west ends of the masonry are angled forming 'ramps'. There is no evidence of fixtures or fittings for equipment or a superstructure, and its function is unknown. It lies within the fenced area of the radar station, but is not shown on Air Ministry plans. The surviving plinth is generally in good condition, although some of the concrete lining to the brickwork is coming away. Some of the structure is covered in grass, which is protecting it from damage.

Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.

Passmore, A., 2014, Northam Burrows, Northam, Devon: Higher Level Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey (Report - Survey). SDV356810.

Passmore, A., 2014, Northam Burrows, Northam, Devon: Higher Level Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, 6; Figures 2, 7; Plate 17 (Report - Survey). SDV356810.

Remains of a small cruciform building of probable Second World War date and function, probably associated with RAF Northam. It lies within the boundaries of the radar station, but is not shown on the 1941 underground cable plan. Photograph shows the structure base viewed from the north.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV349018	Interpretation: Hegarty, C. + Knight, S.. 2011 - 2012. North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme Project. AC Archaeology Report. ACD383/2/1. Digital.
	Linked documents:1
SDV349054	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1945. RAF/106G/UK/957. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/106G/UK/957 3025 30-OCT-1945.
SDV349344	Aerial Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref:. Pan Government Agreement Aerial Photographs. Digital. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: SS4530 04-MAY-2007.
SDV349553	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/106G/UK/1420. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/106G/UK/1420 3233 15-APR-1946.
SDV349746	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1958. RAF/80/744. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/80/744 0016-0017 13-SEP-1958.
SDV355681	Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.
SDV356810	Report - Survey: Passmore, A.. 2014. Northam Burrows, Northam, Devon: Higher Level Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey. AC Archaeology. CD760/2/3. A4 Bound + Digital. 6; Figures 2, 7; Plate 17.
SDV356811	Report - non-specific: Passmore, A. J.. 2013. Northam Burrows FEP Consultation Pro-forma. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6132 - North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty NMP Project
• EDV6518 - Archaeological Survey of Northam Burrows (Ref: ACD760)

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