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Summary

A 1947 aerial photo indicates that the east bank of the river to the south of Weycroft has been strengthened. A site visit in 1997 recorded a row of five angled beams set into the river bank. Only one uprooted concrete post is now visible. The strengthened bank and posts would have formed part of the Weycroft defence area on the Taunton Stop Line constructed in 1940.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthworks and structures associated with the Weycroft Defence Area on the World War Two 'Taunton Stop Line'

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (Constructed, World War II - 1940 AD to 1940 AD)

Full description

Foot, W., 2005, Defence Areas. A National Study of Second World War Anti-Invasion Landscapes in England, DA03-Weycroft-S0016345 (Report - Survey). SDV360266.

Site visit 14th January 2003. Weycroft defence area. A 1947 aerial photo indicates that the east bank of the river to the south of Weycroft has been strengthened. A site visit in 1997 recorded a row of five angled beams set into the river bank. Only one uprooted concrete post is now visible in this location. In bad condition.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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