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HER Number:MDV79017
Name:Terraced Platform, HMS Cambridge, Wembury Point

Summary

Terraced platform below the main gate to HMS Cambridge, function unknown. Possibly for loading or unloading, or the site of a former building.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 503 486
Map Sheet:SX54NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWembury
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishWEMBURY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Military earthworks, buildings and structural remains at HMS Cambridge, Wembury Point

Other References/Statuses

  • National Trust SMR: 104375
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PLATFORM (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Berry, N., 2006, Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of Wembury Point and The Mewstone, Wembury, Devon (Report - Survey). SDV345992.

Terraced platform for loading or unloading, or possibly for a building now demolished, set on the north side of Marine Drive just 60 metres below the main gate to HMS Cambridge. The platform is set above the road and is approximately 11 metres north-east to south-west by 5 metres north-west to south-east. The retaining wall on three sides is overgrown with ivy, but is approximately 1.4 metres high (max) on the south-east side. It is possible that a small building is shown in this location on the 1993 aerial photograph. Function unknown. Other details: Map; site inventory no. 061.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV345992Report - Survey: Berry, N.. 2006. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of Wembury Point and The Mewstone, Wembury, Devon. National Trust Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. [Mapped feature: #105821 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV50865Part of: HMS Cambridge, Wembury Point (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4959 - Survey of Wembury Point and the Mewstone, Wembury, Devon

Date Last Edited:Apr 26 2018 9:49AM