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HER Number:MDV72099
Name:World War II Bombing Decoy at East Cornworthy

Summary

Site of World War II naval coast bombing decoy at East Cornworthy

Location

Grid Reference:SX 844 561
Map Sheet:SX85NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCornworthy
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWORTHY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: 1470046

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BOMBING DECOY (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Dobinson, C. S., 1996, Bombing decoys of WWII (Report - non-specific). SDV324125.

Site of Naval coast QL (decoy lighting) Bombing Decoy for Plymouth Command. Reference to site on 20th Feb 1942.


Pink, F., 2014-2015, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV324125Report - non-specific: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Bombing decoys of WWII. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England. III. A4 Stapled + Digital.
SDV357736Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014-2015. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 18 2015 11:55AM