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| HER Number: | MDV75695 |
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| Name: | Trenches to the south of Fernworthy Down |
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Summary
Possible World War II training trenches visible on 1946-1949 aerial photograph to the south of Fernworthy Down
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 518 861 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX58NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bridestowe |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRIDESTOWE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TRENCH (World War II to XX - 1940 AD to 1946 AD (Between))
Full description
Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.
Possible World War II training trenches visible on 1946-1949 aerial photograph to the south of Fernworthy Down. At least four linear features are shown running northeast to southwest.
Knight, S., 2009, Fernworthy Features (Personal Comment). SDV342939.
The Home Guard trained at this location during World War II and the features could be training trenches which are still very clear on the ground.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV342938 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital). |
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| SDV342939 | Personal Comment: Knight, S.. 2009. Fernworthy Features. |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 1 2009 3:00PM |
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