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HER Number:MDV57117
Name:Concrete steps 155m south of Dunchideock Bridge.

Summary

Breeze blocks partially visible within the hedge on the west side of the road c.155m south of Dunchideock Bridge are said to the steps up into the field to a Second World War searchlight position.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 882 876
Map Sheet:SX88NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishDunchideock
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishDUNCHIDEOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX88NE/131

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD)

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 1997, Haldon Ridge Survey (Report - Survey). SDV337108.

Site visit 4th February 1997. Breeze blocks partially visible within the hedge on the west side of the road c.155m south of Dunchideock Bridge are said to the steps up into the field to a Second World War searchlight position.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV337108Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 1997. Haldon Ridge Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. Unknown.

Associated Monuments

MDV71985Related to: Dunchideock Searchlight (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 12 2023 11:02AM