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| HER Number: | MDV127407 |
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| Name: | Slit trenches on South Down Common, Beer |
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Summary
Two small pits recorded during aerial photographic transcription undertaken as part of the programme of archaeological investigations for the Unlocking our Coastal Heritage project are interpreted as the remains of Second World War slit trenches.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 225 880 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY28NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Beer |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SEATON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SLIT TRENCH (Constructed, World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
James, T., 2011, The South West Coast Path Unlocking our Coastal Heritage Project South Down Common Beer East Devon Results of Archaeological Investigations, 9, Fig. 3 (Report - non-specific). SDV349313.
Two small pits (AP27) were recorded during aerial photographic transcription undertaken as part of the programme of archaeological investigations for the Unlocking our Coastal Heritage project. The pits, located 250-300m east of the site of the Second World War radar station, are interpreted as the remains of slit trenches.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV349313 | Report - non-specific: James, T.. 2011. The South West Coast Path Unlocking our Coastal Heritage Project South Down Common Beer East Devon Results of Archaeological Investigations. AC Archaeology Report. ACD333/2/1. A4 Bound +Digital. 9, Fig. 3. [Mapped feature: #123965 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV50874 | Related to: RAF Beer Head (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV5860 - Programme of Archaeological Works on South Down Common, Beer
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 30 2020 10:39AM |
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