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| HER Number: | MDV58109 |
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| Name: | Mortar emplacement near Blacktor, Walkhampton |
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Summary
Two mortar emplacements were identified on open moorland near Blacktor. They lie near to each other on fairly flat ground and comprise circular stony banks each linked to two small steep-sided pits set a short distance away. A mortar would have been set up in the circle and the pits used to store the ammunition.These slight earthworks lie in open moorland grassland. Surveyed in 2007.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 570 718 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Walkhampton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX57SE250
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 1462012
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/393
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1997, Meavy Valley Archaeology Interim Report for 1996, 28; fig 15 (Report - Survey). SDV360393.
SX 570 718 Circular area surrounded by rubble bank, interrupted in two places by a narrow trench leading away from the central area to small pits. Small number of small steep-sided pits in vicinity. These appear to be World War 2 mortar emplacements, constructed for training purposes. The pits may have been used to store ammunition. The target area for the black tor emplacements has not yet been identified.
Fletcher, M. J., 2007-2008, Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV359195.
(12/12/2007) Two mortar emplacements were identified on open moorland near Blacktor (1). They lie near to each other (SX 5706 7182 and SX 57?36 7172) on fairly flat ground and comprise circular stony banks each linked to two small steep-sided pits set a short distance away. A mortar would have been set up in the circle and the pits used to store the ammunition.These slight earthworks lie in open moorland grassland. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale.
NB: Second NGR is suggested incorrect; should be SX 5703 7172 or SX 5706 7172 (Richards, A. F., 11/05/2021).
Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.
Visible on the aerial photography.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV359195 | Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 2007-2008. Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project. English Heritage. Unknown. |
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| SDV360393 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1997. Meavy Valley Archaeology Interim Report for 1996. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 28; fig 15. |
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| SDV361462 | Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015-2017. 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #130315 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV62254 | Related to: Mortar emplacement near Blacktor, Walkhampton (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7375 - Archaeological recording during construction of the Dousland to Rundlestone water main (Ref: 94.40)
- EDV7522 - Survey of Black Tor
- EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
| Date Last Edited: | May 11 2021 4:36PM |
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