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Summary

Trenches and trackway are probably related to World War Two or later military activity.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthworks and features of site of World War II military depot at Hawkerland Valley

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08NE/244

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• TRACKWAY (World War II to XXI - 1939 AD to 2013 AD (Between))
• TRENCH (World War II to XXI - 1939 AD to 2013 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 232 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 232 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 10, Part 1; 62, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 232 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

Three cut features located in area of gorse.

1. Small curvilinear trench 4 metres long by 0.5 metre wide by 0.3 metre deep, grid reference 05875 89333.

2. Small rectangular trench 2 metres long by 0.3 metre wide by 0.3 metre deep, grid reference 05877 89328.

3. Linear depression running north/south close to present trackway. 1–2 metres wide by 0.25–0.5 metre deep, with small to medium gravel/pebbles at base visible in some areas. Possible former 20th century trackway, grid reference 05852 89271.

These features, especially 1 and 2, are probably related to World War Two or later military activity. There was an extensive probable World War Two decoy or depot in this area (see site 55).

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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