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| HER Number: | MDV57293 |
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| Name: | Anti-Tank Cylinders, North of Round Slack, Braunton |
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Summary
A group of three or four concrete anti-tank cylinders of different heights.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 455 356 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS43NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Braunton |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRAUNTON |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthworks and structural remains of World War II military training features for D-Day Landings on Braunton Burrows
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS43NE/261
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Horner, B., 1997, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV339661.
A group of 3 or 4 concrete anti-tank cylinders of different heights noted on a site visit. Currently standing in rough ground on edge of golf course. Appear to be of British type of 1940. Possibly reused as part of U.S. training facility. May not be in-situ.
Miller, D., 2006, World War Two Features Annotated onto Braunton Burrows Habitat Map (Cartographic). SDV339606.
'Obstacle' is annotated on the Braunton Burrows Habitat Map.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 825 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
Passmore, A. J., 2009, Braunton Burrows Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Archaeological Survey 2009, 4 (Report - Survey). SDV344652.
Visited 2009. Nothing was found in the vicinity of this NGR, which is some distance from the golf course.
Passmore, A. + Knight, S., 2009, Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites (Un-published). SDV344664.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV339606 | Cartographic: Miller, D.. 2006. World War Two Features Annotated onto Braunton Burrows Habitat Map. Nature Conservancy Council. Photocopy. |
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| SDV339661 | Personal Comment: Horner, B.. 1997. Not Applicable. |
| SDV339712 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 825. |
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| SDV344652 | Report - Survey: Passmore, A. J.. 2009. Braunton Burrows Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Archaeological Survey 2009. Exeter Archaeology Report. 09.113. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4. |
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| SDV344664 | Un-published: Passmore, A. + Knight, S.. 2009. Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites. Exeter Archaeology Report. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV77479 | Related to: Anti Tank Obstacles, Braunton Burrows (Monument) |
| MDV57292 | Related to: Second World War mock-up anti-tank obstacles, Braunton Burrows (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 7 2017 12:34PM |
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