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Summary

Three intertidal structures are visible as lines of posts and possible fencing on aerial photographs between 1945 and 2010. The structures are interpreted as modern maritime features, perhaps associated with Second World War activity. All three survive as incomplete lines of posts.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• MOORING BOLLARD? (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD)

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1945, RAF/106G/UK/891, NMR RAF/106G/LA/891 4007-4008 08-OCT-1945 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349055.

Three linear structures are visible. Map object based on this source.

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1420, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1420 4380-4381 15-APR-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349553.

Three linear structures are visible, constructed of posts and a fence type structure.

Next Perspectives, 2010, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref:, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: SS4628 08-APR-2010 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349899.

Several posts are visible. Map object based on this source.

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

Three structures are visible on aerial photographs between 1945 and 2010, perpendicular to the shore in the intertidal zone and 90 to 115 metres apart. Two appear to be lines of posts, whilst the third seems also to have two sections of fence-like construction where it abuts the bank and at its terminus; perhaps this structure was more complete than the others. This latter feature terminates at a slightly oblique angle, and the structures are tentatively interpreted as modern maritime features, perhaps associated with Second World War activity, possibly for mooring vessels or stabilisation. All three survive as incomplete lines of posts.

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
SDV349055	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1945. RAF/106G/UK/891. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/106G/LA/891 4007-4008 08-OCT-1945.
SDV349553	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/106G/UK/1420. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/106G/UK/1420 4380-4381 15-APR-1946.
SDV349899	Aerial Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2010. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref:. Pan Government Agreement Aerial Photographs. Digital. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: SS4628 08-APR-2010.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6132 - North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty NMP Project

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