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Last Post 03 Nov 2008 11:01 AM by Simon H. 3 Replies.
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27 Aug 2008 05:20 PM

Hi;

I have was scouring the net looking for military history forums and came across this one, so here goes.

I live in North Devon and am aware that the whole coastal area was used during 1943/4 as a training area for D Day and parts of the site are still to this day used for military training. I am also aware that a book on the subject has been written and have attended a tour by the author.

My question are:

Where could I find the rules on searching these sites and others and actions on finding items / artifacts.

Where can I find methods of documenting and indeed how to identify items that are found.

I am aware that it is illegal to remove expended military ordnance (and dangerous of course) but what about any other items. I have recently located what could be pieces of a vehicle probably used for target practice and was wondering how to go about identifying them.

The areas in question are open to the public and according to the book I have read metal detecting is not tollerated (Probably due to the extensive use of ordnance in the area).  

So far I have taken phographs and GPS references.

Many thanks

Bilbo (Chosen Forum Name)

 

 

 

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11 Sep 2008 09:18 PM

Bilbo -

You'll need to look on the Portable Antiquities Scheme site for some details. You'll find that there are strict rules in place for this kind of thing.

If you want to share your photos, you're welcome to add them to this site either in forum posts or I could add them to the gallery.

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25 Sep 2008 02:54 PM

Hi, Christie Estates own the land. It was indeed used by the US Army as you say .. there is a difficulty in doing anything in the way of digging on this site as it is now designated as an Area Of Natural Beauty (AONB) due to the immense diversity of plantlife. The remains of military vehicles and weapons are rumoured to be buried here, albeit my contacts in the 146th who built all the concrete structures there, say nothing much was left behind.

As you say, there is a huge risk involved in digging on these ranges which are still used with live ammunition for British military training. Public access is granted with the permission of Christie Estates.

There's more to this than you would think at first glance.

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03 Nov 2008 11:01 AM
Be glad to help ID finds for you if I can. Contact me via my site;

http://www.lerenfort.fsnet.co.uk/

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