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Summary

Hut at Southern Flat. Probably of post-World War II date.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthworks and structural remains of World War II military training features for D-Day Landings on Braunton Burrows

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• HUT (XX to XXI - 1946 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Nature Conservancy Council, 1989, Braunton Burrows Habitat Map (Cartographic). SDV339613.

A hut is marked on the Braunton Burrows Habitat Map.

Passmore, A. + Knight, S., 2009, Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites (Un-published). SDV344664.

Possibly recent, since it is not marked on US Army plans.
Visited 2009. A pile of metal and plastic corrugated sheets, presumably from the roof, along with pieces of broken wooden planking were located within an area of scrub and trees. The presence of plastic roofing lends itself to an interpretation of a post-World War II date.

Breeds, J., 2011, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV346381.

The huts were used by a previous tenant and removed when their tenancy ceased. Other details: Correspondence with S. Knight.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows

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