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Summary

A large number of shell holes cover the western third of Holne Moor. They are found singly and in clusters and are generally around 1.5m wide and and 0.4m deep. Their size suggests they are the result of mortar practice probably during the Second World War. Several spent cartridge cases were also noticed during the survey.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1020487: Part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system and other archaeological remains on Holne Moor west and north west of Venford Reservoir

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX67SE247
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 1078175

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BOMB CRATER (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P., 1997, Holne Moor, Dartmoor, Devonshire. A Landscape Survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, S. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV173671.

(25/04/1996) Centred SX 67107163. A large number of shell holes cover the W third of Holne Moor. Found singly and in clusters these features are generally around 1.5m wide and and 0.4m deep. Their size suggests they are the result of mortar practice probably during the Second World War. Several spent cartridge cases were also noticed during the survey.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7062 - Survey of the Wheal Emma Leat, Dartmoor
• EDV7100 - Holne Moor Survey

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