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HER Number:MDV74080
Name:Training Aids 7-9, Braunton Burrows

Summary

Site of Training Aids 7-9 on the Golf Course in Area 'D' of the World War II US Assault Training Centre on Braunton Burrows

Location

Grid Reference:SS 456 366
Map Sheet:SS43NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBraunton
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks and structural remains of World War II military training features for D-Day Landings on Braunton Burrows and nineteenth century reclaimed field system on Braunton Marsh NW of Horsey Island

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILITARY TRAINING SITE (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Unknown, 1944, Roads and Training Aids: U.S. Assault Training Center (Un-published). SDV339604.

Training Aids 7-9 in a line to the northeast of the 'Hedgehog' in Area 'D' of the World War II US Assault Training Centre on Braunton Burrows.

Bass, R. T., 2005, Spirits of the Sand: Field Edition, 67-69 (Monograph). SDV325697.

Training Aids 7, 8 and 9 in Area 'D' of the World War II US Assault Training Centre on Braunton Burrows was not located during fieldwork in 2005.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325697Monograph: Bass, R. T.. 2005. Spirits of the Sand: Field Edition. Spirits of the Sand. A5 Paperback. 67-69.
SDV339604Un-published: Unknown. 1944. Roads and Training Aids: U.S. Assault Training Center. U.S. Plans from R.T.Bass. Mixed Archive Material + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV57283Part of: Braunton Areas A, B, C and D of US Assault Training Centre (Monument)
MDV77771Related to: Second World War US Army Assault Training Centre Site 7, Braunton Burrows (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 19 2021 4:25PM

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