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HER Number:MDV51748
Name:Former Trenches at Collaton Cross RAF Station

Summary

'Seagull' trenches visible on 1940s aerial photographs remain as slight traces of earthworks near the perimeter of the site and along the south side of the former recreation ground.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 567 491
Map Sheet:SX54NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishNewton and Noss
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishNEWTON FERRERS

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX54NE/57/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILITARY EARTHWORKS (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1890, 2115; HER 57/93 (Aerial Photograph). SDV169268.

V-shaped trenches visible on the south side of the recreation ground. Presumably infantry trenches for local perimeter defence during World War II.


Horner, W., 1996, RAF Station Collaton Cross (Un-published). SDV150968.

Site visited on 12th February 1996. Site of former 'Seagull' trenches. Slight traces of earthworks remain near perimeter of site and along scarp of former playing field.


Tingle, M., 2015, A Development at Collaton Cross, Devon. Results of an Archaeological Desk-based Assessment, 6 (Report - Assessment). SDV359863.

Although their location is known, the trenches are not visible on the ground due to the subsequent
erection of the southernmost Coast guard antenna. The field in which they were located is currently
pasture and is outside the area of the proposed development.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV150968Un-published: Horner, W.. 1996. RAF Station Collaton Cross. File Note. Digital.
SDV169268Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1890. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 2115; HER 57/93. [Mapped feature: #94069 ]
SDV359863Report - Assessment: Tingle, M.. 2015. A Development at Collaton Cross, Devon. Results of an Archaeological Desk-based Assessment. Martin Tingle. Digital. 6.

Associated Monuments

MDV51747Part of: RAF Collaton Cross, Newton and Noss (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7121 - Desk-based Assessment on Land at Collaton Cross

Date Last Edited:Nov 3 2016 1:15PM