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HER Number:MDV74082
Name:Concrete Bases, Braunton Burrows

Summary

Concrete bases in Area 'D' of the World War II US Assault Training Centre on Braunton Burrows

Location

Grid Reference:SS 462 358
Map Sheet:SS43NE
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

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

Full description

Bass, R. T., 2005, Spirits of the Sand: Field Edition, 71 (Monograph). SDV325697.

Concrete Bases located within the treeline in Area 'D' of the World War II US Assault Training Centre on Braunton Burrows in 2005.


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

Likely to relate to the World War II defences and/or training area, perhaps the tented camp - see record 57317.
Visited 2009. Not located, area is under dense scrubby undergrowth and trees. Other details: + Site 138.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325697Monograph: Bass, R. T.. 2005. Spirits of the Sand: Field Edition. Spirits of the Sand. A5 Paperback. 71.
SDV344664Un-published: Passmore, A. + Knight, S.. 2009. Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites. Exeter Archaeology Report. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV57283Part of: Braunton Areas A, B, C and D of US Assault Training Centre (Monument)
MDV57317Related to: U.S. Army Tent City, East of Soay Plain North, Braunton Burrows (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows

Date Last Edited:Jul 7 2017 12:37PM