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Summary

Concrete fence post possibly assoicated with US Army Assault Training Centre.

Location

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

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FINDSPOT (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full description

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

Visited 2009. A concrete fence post for a wire fence, with drilled holes for wire supports. The post measures 0.06-0.10 metre wide by 1.18 metres high, and is located on top of a dune between Training Aids 22 and 25, so may be part of a boundary around these areas.
Average condition. Some damage to edges. Other details: Site 5.

Unknown, 2010, Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Shapefiles of Archaeological Sites (Un-published). SDV344665.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

• FDV5119 - POST (World War II to Unknown - 1939 AD)

Associated Events

• EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows

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