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Summary

World War II ammunition store.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Military structures; earthworks and archaeological remains of World War II, RAF Exeter and post medieval catchmeadows and orchard banks on footprint of modern Exeter Airport and to the east

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• MAGAZINE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full description

Francis, P., 1999, Exeter Airport. Historic Airport Survey for Devon County Council & East Devon District Council, 98 (Report - non-specific). SDV323390.

One of two ammunition store houses for the storage of .303, 20 millimetre, 2 pound anti-aircraft ammunition and pyrotechnics. This building is the largest version. It has a rectangular plan forming a block of eight storage cubicles. External annexes provided heat to cubicles storing 2 pound anti-aircraft ammunition. Each cubicle has its own access through double steel doors and is protected by a traverse brick wall. Each cubicle measures 2o feet by 26 feet and has a clear height of 7 feet.
All walls (except heating chamber) are 18 inch solidy brick which, along with concrete beams, support a reinforced concrete slab roof.
In fair condition. Other details: Site 134; Map 10.

Ordnance Survey, 2010, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV344030.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4774 - Historic Airport Survey, Exeter Airport

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