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Summary

Remains of a landing craft mockup at 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

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, Site 7 (Un-published). SDV344664.

Visited 2009. Remains of a landing craft mockup, located to the north of the south part of D Lane. The feature is largely obscured by vegetation and the type of landing craft is currently unknown. It is located within the area marked 'LCT mockup area and LCM mockup area II' on US Army plans. To the west of this structure is a mound of sand with a single piece of concrete rubble visible on its east side.
Average condition. Largely obscured by vegetation.

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

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows

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