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HER Number: | MDV74016 |
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Name: | Concrete Blocks at Saunton Sands |
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Summary
Concrete Blocks at Saunton Sands
Location
Grid Reference: | SS 446 375 |
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Map Sheet: | SS43NW |
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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: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- DEFENCE OBSTRUCTION (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Full description
Nature Conservancy Council, 1989, Braunton Burrows Habitat Map (Cartographic). SDV339613.
Two points are marked as 'concrete blocks' on the Braunton Burrows Habitat Map.
Passmore, A. + Knight, S., 2009, Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites (Un-published). SDV344664.
Visited 2009. No sign of concrete blocks at NGR given. NGR lies on front range of dunes. At a gap between the large dunes are several smaller hummocks covered in Marram grass. Blocks may be buried under the shifting dunes. Significant movement of sand witnessed during windy conditions on site.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV339613 | Cartographic: Nature Conservancy Council. 1989. Braunton Burrows Habitat Map. Photocopy + Digital. |
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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
MDV57283 | Part of: Braunton Areas A, B, C and D of US Assault Training Centre (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows
Date Last Edited: | Sep 25 2023 9:52AM |
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