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| HER Number: | MDV77510 |
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| Name: | Observation Post, Braunton Burrows |
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Summary
World War II observation post exposed through coastal erosion.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 457 324 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS43SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Braunton |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRAUNTON |
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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
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- OBSERVATION POST (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Full description
Passmore, A. J., 2009, Braunton Burrows Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Archaeological Survey 2009 (Report - Survey). SDV344652.
Other details: Plate 5.
Passmore, A. + Knight, S., 2009, Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites (Un-published). SDV344664.
A structure depicted on post-war Ordnance Survey mapping. The structure comprises a circa 0.70 metre high sub-triangular shuttered concrete base, supported at its south corner by three concrete piers. The upper surface has sawn-off 'I'-beams used as handrail supports and two sets of four mounting bolts. its construction technique, fittings and position indicate that it was probably an observation post to view activity in the mouth of the Taw-Torridge Estuary.
The front of the structure has been exposed through coastal erosion. It is likely that in time, as with the adjacent lighthouse, the structure will be undermined and collapse.
Passmore, A., 2023, Observation Post, Braunton Burrows, Braunton, North Devon. (Ground Photograph). SDV365577.
Visit to site in February 2023 show that the Observation Post has further been revealed due to coastal erosion when compared to site visit in 2009. See images for comparison.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV344652 | Report - Survey: Passmore, A. J.. 2009. Braunton Burrows Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Archaeological Survey 2009. Exeter Archaeology Report. 09.113. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV344664 | Un-published: Passmore, A. + Knight, S.. 2009. Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites. Exeter Archaeology Report. Digital. |
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| SDV365577 | Ground Photograph: Passmore, A.. 2023. Observation Post, Braunton Burrows, Braunton, North Devon.. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV57283 | Part of: Braunton Areas A, B, C and D of US Assault Training Centre (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 3 2023 9:46AM |
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