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HER Number:MDV77526
Name:Posts, Braunton Burrows Training Hedgehog

Summary

Site of posts forming part of the 'hedgehog'. Nothing visible during survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 453 363
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

  • MILITARY TRAINING SITE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Site (posts) originally recorded on HER as part of Monument 57316.
Visited 2009. No sign of posts at this location which lies within fenced area for grazing. Fence has been moved to east from position marked on map. Posts possibly removed at this time. Any fallen posts could be obscured by vegetation cover. Other details: Site 43.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV344664Un-published: Passmore, A. + Knight, S.. 2009. Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites. Exeter Archaeology Report. Digital. [Mapped feature: #48547 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV57316Part of: Braunton Burrows, Training Hedgehog (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows

Date Last Edited:Jul 7 2017 12:37PM