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HER Number:MDV77479
Name:Anti Tank Obstacles, Braunton Burrows

Summary

Two circular anti-tank 'cube' obstacles placed on footpath. These may have recently been moved from another site.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 462 357
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

  • ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Passmore, A. J., 2009, Braunton Burrows Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Archaeological Survey 2009, 4 (Report - Survey). SDV344652.

Visited 2009. Two circular anti-tank 'cube' obstacles placed on footpath. These may have recently been moved from another site, e.g. Monuments 57293 and 57292. Features are 0.63 metre diameter and minimum 0.60 metre high. Good condition. Some agricultural vehicle activity in the area. Other details: Site 64.


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

Sources / Further Reading

SDV344652Report - Survey: Passmore, A. J.. 2009. Braunton Burrows Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Archaeological Survey 2009. Exeter Archaeology Report. 09.113. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4. [Mapped feature: #48528 ]
SDV344664Un-published: Passmore, A. + Knight, S.. 2009. Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites. Exeter Archaeology Report. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV57293Related to: Anti-Tank Cylinders, North of Round Slack, Braunton (Monument)
MDV57292Related to: Second World War mock-up anti-tank obstacles, Braunton Burrows (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows

Date Last Edited:Jul 7 2017 12:37PM

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