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HER Number:MDV56573
Name:BARRACKS in the Parish of Dunkeswell

Summary

Site 10. There are a few concrete bases still in-situ, many with brick steps leading to the former entrance. Many cast-iron boot scrapers are also extant close to entrance steps (francis).

Location

Grid Reference:ST 142 064
Map Sheet:ST10NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishDunkeswell
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishDUNKESWELL

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks and cropmarks of pits, part of extensive Roman and post-Roman open cast ironstone mines, 18th-19th century Laurel Walk and sites of structures associated with former WWII Dunkeswell airfield at Highwood

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: ST10NW/42/8/6
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BARRACKS (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV131602.

Francis, p. /blackdown hills airfield survey/(1995).


Francis, P., 1995, Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey. Dunkeswell and Upottery. (Report - Survey). SDV312951.

Site 10. There are a few concrete bases still in-situ, many with brick steps leading to the former entrance. Many cast-iron boot scrapers are also extant close to entrance steps (francis).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV131602Migrated Record:
SDV312951Report - Survey: Francis, P.. 1995. Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey. Dunkeswell and Upottery.. Blackdown Hills AONB. Digital + A4.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 25 2017 10:20AM