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HER Number:MDV127101
Name:Aircraft crash site to the south-east of Luscombe Cross, Harberton

Summary

Approximate site where a German Heinken bomber crashed in February 1941.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 794 574
Map Sheet:SX75NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHarberton
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHARBERTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE (World War II - 1941 AD to 1941 AD)

Full description

Fairweather, C., 2012, Luscombe Cross (Un-published). SDV363407.

A German Heinken bomber crashed in a field along this lane in February 1941, with the loss of all four crew.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV363407Un-published: Fairweather, C.. 2012. Luscombe Cross. A4 Stapled + Digital. [Mapped feature: #123422 Location very approximate, based on this source., ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 18 2019 12:06PM