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Hob Uid: 1029924
Location : Somerset Somerset West and Taunton Exmoor
Grid Ref : SS7947835189
Summary : The site of an aircraft crash of World War II. There is no trace of any aircraft remains at the site.
More information : Source 1 refers to a WW2 aircraft crash site in the vicinity of SS 7950 3500. The aircraft was an RAF bomber of unknown type, and 8 people were killed. Source 2 indicated the position of the crash site at SS 7948 3519 where a length of field bank was destroyed, and the gap subsequently exploited by a concrete agricultural building. To the north-east is the remains of a stone building which was allegedly damaged during the crash. A local farm labourer was apparently injured by flying debris during the incident. There are no traces of any aircraft debris on the site. (1-3) Site Survey Condition: C

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Source details : Mr Matthews, Woolcombe Farm, Sandyway.
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Source details : Owner of Sherdon Farm.
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Source Number : 3
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Source details : Wilson-North W R 12-JAN-1995 RCHME Field Investigation.
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Mid 20th Century
Display Date : WWII
Monument End Date : 1945-12-31
Monument Start Date : 1939-01-01
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Evidence : Uncertain Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SS 73 NE 80
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1993-01-01
End Date : 1996-12-31

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