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| HER Number: | MDV78388 |
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| Name: | Reservoir, Exeter Airfield Dispersed Accommodation |
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Summary
Reservoir serving World War II airfield dispersed accommodation.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 009 944 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY09SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Clyst Honiton |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CLYST HONITON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RESERVOIR (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Horner, B., 1996, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV100864.
Visited 13/06/1996. A pair of military buildings visible from airfield at SY00969441 (Monument 55684) and SY00989438. These are fairly slight structures and could be observation posts or some other form of ancillary building associated with Exeter Airfield.
Francis, P., 1999, Exeter Airport. Historic Airport Survey for Devon County Council & East Devon District Council, 104 (Report - non-specific). SDV323390.
Reservoir located at the highest point on Treasebeare Farm. This is a reinforced concrete reservoir to provide a good head for a supply of fresh water for the dispersed living sites. Not shown on 1944 Air Ministry site plan.
In fair condition. Other details: Site 45; Map 10.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV100864 | Personal Comment: Horner, B.. 1996. |
| 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. 104. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV78139 | Part of: Treasbeare Farm Battle Headquarters (Monument) |
| MDV55684 | Related to: Pump House, Exeter Airfield Dispersed Accommodation (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4774 - Historic Airport Survey, Exeter Airport
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 13 2020 8:22AM |
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