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Summary

Earthworks of a small sub-circular pit and outer bank, interpreted as a possible Second World War bomb crater, are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

The earthworks do not correspond with any pit or bank features.

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1190, RAF/106G/UK/1190 RP 3178-3179 27-FEB-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV363067.

Earthworks of a sub-circular pit and bank are visible.

Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2019-2020, The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (AI&M, formerly NMP) (Interpretation). SDV362982.

Earthworks of a small sub-circular pit, circa 3m diameter, with outer bank, circa 1.5m wide, are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946. The earthworks do not correspond with any features in this location on the mid-19th century Parish Tithe Map, or on later available historic maps. The size and form of the earthworks, and the date on which they appear visible on aerial photographs support the interpretation that they represent a possible Second World War bomb crater. The earthworks are not visible on the available aerial imagery after 1946 and have possibly since been levelled.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8098 - The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping (formerly NMP) Survey, Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (Ref: ACD2040)

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