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Summary

Evidence for three former structures of probable Second World War date and military function can be seen on the eastern edge of Braunton Burrows on aerial photographs of 1946. The structures are visible located on the northern edge of a temporary trackway linking the road network to the east to the U.S. Army Assault Training Centre to the west, and are probably contemporary with the training area.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthworks and structural remains of World War II military training features for D-Day Landings on Braunton Burrows and nineteenth century reclaimed field system on Braunton Marsh NW of Horsey Island

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• MILITARY BUILDING (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1501, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1501 3005-3006 13-MAY-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349927.

Three structures of Second World War date are visible.

Next Perspectives, 2010, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref:, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref SS4636 08-APR-2010 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349899.

The structures cannot be seen.

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

Evidence for three former structures of probable Second World War date and probable military function can be seen on the eastern edge of Braunton Burrows on aerial photographs of 1946. The structures are visible located at circa SS46313625, on the northern edge of a temporary trackway linking the road network to the east to the U.S. Army Assault Training Centre to the west. In May 1946 two of the structures appear to be upstanding, the third visible only as a structure foundation or base, or area of hardstanding approximately 8 by 5 metres in size. The westernmost structure measures circa 11 by 5 metres in size, which falls within the standard dimensions for Nissen Huts. The easternmost structure measures circa 7 by 3 metres in size. The function of the structures is unknown but they are probably contemporary with the training area. No evidence for the structures can be seen on digital interactive images derived from aerial photographs taken in 2010, but some remains may survive under the dense vegetation which covers this area.

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.
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SDV349899	Aerial Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2010. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref:. Pan Government Agreement Aerial Photographs. Digital. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref SS4636 08-APR-2010.
SDV349927	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/106G/UK/1501. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/106G/UK/1501 3005-3006 13-MAY-1946. [Mapped feature: #62184 ]

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6132 - North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty NMP Project (Ref: ACD383/2/1)

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