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HER Number:MDV74047
Name:Sleeper at Beach Head Slack, Braunton Burrows

Summary

Sleeper at Beach Head Slack within the World War II US Assault Training Centre on Braunton Burrows. Probably part of World War II US Assault Training Centre or earlier defences.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 446 357
Map Sheet:SS43NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBraunton
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBRAUNTON

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

  • FINDSPOT (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Bass, R. T., 2005, Spirits of the Sand: Field Edition, 67-88 (Monograph). SDV325697.

'Sleepers and Iron Bolts' located at SS4466335776 during fieldwork within Area 'D' of the World War II US Assault Training Centre on Braunton Burrows.


Miller, D., 2006, World War Two Features Annotated onto Braunton Burrows Habitat Map (Cartographic). SDV339606.

A 'sleeper' is annotated onto the Braunton Burrows Habitat Map.


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

Probably part of World War II activity - either the US Assault Training Centre or earlier defences.
Visited 2009. At NGR 244661135769 a partially buried sleeper and several fragments of wood are visible within a mound. Sleeper has an iron bolt and other wood fragments have holes with rust stains from removed bolts.
Poor condition. Wood largely rotten. Located adjacent to track used by military vehicles.


University of Southampton, 2018, North Devon Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment, 22 (Interpretation). SDV361978.

Sleeper at Beach Head Slack within the World War II US Assault Training Centre on Braunton Burrows. Probably part of World War II US Assault Training Centre or earlier defences.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325697Monograph: Bass, R. T.. 2005. Spirits of the Sand: Field Edition. Spirits of the Sand. A5 Paperback. 67-88.
SDV339606Cartographic: Miller, D.. 2006. World War Two Features Annotated onto Braunton Burrows Habitat Map. Nature Conservancy Council. Photocopy.
SDV344664Un-published: Passmore, A. + Knight, S.. 2009. Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites. Exeter Archaeology Report. Digital.
SDV361978Interpretation: University of Southampton. 2018. North Devon Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. RCZAS. Digital. 22.

Associated Monuments

MDV57283Part of: Braunton Areas A, B, C and D of US Assault Training Centre (Monument)

Associated Finds

  • FDV2956 - METAL OBJECT (World War II to Unknown - 1939 AD)

Associated Events

  • EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows

Date Last Edited:Jan 20 2019 11:37AM

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