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HER Number:MDV44730
Name:Gun emplacement at Berry Head Fort No. 1, Brixham

Summary

There is a small terrace within the fort containing several cement patches which are similar to the anti-aircraft gun footings visible in Fort 3. However, there is no record of a gun in this location.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 294 056
Map Sheet:SX20NE
Admin AreaTorbay
Civil ParishBrixham
DistrictTorbay
Ecclesiastical ParishBRIXHAM

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX95NW/16/9
  • Tide Project: 03/12/2021
  • Torbay HER: MTO44730

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GUN EMPLACEMENT? (Constructed, World War II - 1939 AD (Between) to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Pye, A.R. & Slater, W.D., 1990, Berry Head Fort, Brixham, An Archaeological Survey, 15 (Report - Survey). SDV362493.

To the east of the well, there is a small terrace containing several cement patches which are similar to the anti-aircraft gun footings visible in Fort 3. However, there is no record of a gun in this location.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV362493Report - Survey: Pye, A.R. & Slater, W.D.. 1990. Berry Head Fort, Brixham, An Archaeological Survey. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. EMAFU 90.10. Hardcopy + Digital. 15.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments

MDV20083Part of: Berry Head Fort No. 1, Brixham (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7832 - Documentary research on the Berry Head Fort
  • EDV7835 - Archaeological Survey of the Berry Head Forts

Date Last Edited:Mar 29 2024 3:39PM