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Summary

It is reported that several of the outer circle runway lights were still extant at st177117 and st168110 (all approx. ). On examination however, there is some doubt as to their original function. They consist of timber poles with metal brackets and ceramic insulators, and no light fittings were found. Looking similar to east devon electricity co. High voltage electrical supply poles, they could (and more likely) be positioned on the original route taken by the company in maintaining an electrical supply to the airfield (francis).

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: ST11SE/106

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ELECTRICITY PYLON (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV36668.

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

Francis, P., 1995, Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey. Dunkeswell and Upottery., 105 (Report - Survey). SDV312951.

It is reported that several of the outer circle runway lights were still extant at st177117 and st168110 (all approx. ). On examination however, there is some doubt as to their original function. They consist of timber poles with metal brackets and ceramic insulators, and no light fittings were found. Looking similar to east devon electricity co. High voltage electrical supply poles, they could (and more likely) be positioned on the original route taken by the company in maintaining an electrical supply to the airfield (francis).

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4948 - Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey

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