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HER Number: | MDV54227 |
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Name: | 'Q' Bombing Decoy, Aylesbeare Common |
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Summary
Site of Aylesbeare Common Q Bombing decoy for RAF Exeter.
Location
Grid Reference: | SY 056 902 |
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Map Sheet: | SY09SE |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Aylesbeare |
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District | East Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | AYLESBEARE |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Prehistoric and Military Features on Aylesbeare Common
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY09SE/124
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BOMBING DECOY (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV112006.
Des=Crawshaw, A. /WWII decoy sites/(-/4/1995)/in SMR.
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV112007.
Des=Horner, B. /(28/7/1995)/as above.
Horner, W., 1995, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV112004.
The exact location of this site is not clear. There are a number of features on Aylesbeare Common that could relate to it (SY09SE/95, SY09SE/115, SY09SE/119) or it could be further to the south in Hawkerland Valley (CRF:SY08NE/152). The only feature of the site so far clearly identified is the control bunker at SY05009025 (SY09SE/121) (Horner). Other details: SY09SE/121.
Crawshaw, A., 1995, WWII Decoy sites (Migrated Record). SDV112003.
Second World War bombing decoy for Exeter Airfield was sited on Aylesbeare Common. This was a "QX" type decoy, a second night decoy for Exeter. It became operational in December 1941. In August 1942 became designated a "T" site with early type simulated lights. Site abandoned in November 1943 (Crawshaw).
Dobinson, C. S., 1996, Bombing decoys of WWII (Report - non-specific). SDV324125.
Site of Aylesbeare Common Q bombing decoy for RAF Exeter. Parent site and control post at RAF Exeter.
Francis, P., 1999, Exeter Airport. Historic Airport Survey for Devon County Council & East Devon District Council, 60 (Report - non-specific). SDV323390.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 10, Part 1; 67, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 554 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.
A Second World War bombing decoy for Exeter Airfield was sited on Aylesbeare Common. The site became operational in 1941 and was abandoned in 1943. The exact location of the site is not clear and there are a number of features on the Common which could relate to it. The only feature clearly identified with it is the command bunker, which lies at 05099 90178 (see site 35).
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 554 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 554 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2828 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.
Bombing Decoy.
See description in East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey 10, Part 1; 67, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 554 - SDV101648.
Exeter Archaeology, 2007, East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007, 26, Site No. 2828 (Archive - Survey). SDV351571.
A Second World War bombing decoy for Exeter Airfield was sited on Aylesbeare Common. The site became operational in 1941 and was abandoned in 1943. The exact location of the site is not clear and there are a number of features on the Common which could relate to it. The only feature clearly identified with it is the command bunker, which lies at 05099 90178 (EDH site 35).
Location not specific. Command bunker lies outside target areas.
Be aware of the potential existence of features during vegetation clearance and avoid damage.
Interpretation as an important World War Two feature.
Exeter Archaeology, 2008, East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007, 4, Site No. 2828 (Report - Survey). SDV351570.
Decoy airfield.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV101648 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 10, Part 1; 67, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 554. [Mapped feature: #34152 ] |
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SDV112003 | Migrated Record: Crawshaw, A.. 1995. WWII Decoy sites. |
SDV112004 | Migrated Record: Horner, W.. 1995. |
SDV112006 | Migrated Record: |
SDV112007 | Migrated Record: |
SDV323390 | Report - non-specific: Francis, P.. 1999. Exeter Airport. Historic Airport Survey for Devon County Council & East Devon District Council. Airfield Research Publishing Report. Digital + A4. 60. |
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SDV324125 | Report - non-specific: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Bombing decoys of WWII. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England. III. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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SDV351568 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2828. |
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SDV351570 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2008. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. Exeter Archaeology Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4, Site No. 2828. |
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SDV351571 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2007. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. 26, Site No. 2828. |
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SDV358490 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 554. |
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SDV359019 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 554. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV28618 | Related to: Circular Features on Harpford Common, Aylesbeare (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4774 - Historic Airport Survey, Exeter Airport
Date Last Edited: | Mar 14 2019 4:55PM |
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