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Summary

Site of a World War II covered way at Stokenham

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX84SW/36

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PASSAGE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV175495.

Des=hellis, j. /ms list of defensive sites(1990)/in smr.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV175496.

Des=slide(horner)/(28/2/1995)/in smr.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV175497.

Des=photo (hellis, j. /(10/2/1989)/copy in smr.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV286600.

Vis=28/2/1995 (horner) the path up torcross point is covered at this point. Links defensive sites in this area (slide).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV84920.

Vis=estimated -/-/1988 (hellis) short length of covered way, possibly for protection of troops using fire position next to it, b18 (hellis).

Jury, R., 1996, Torcross Defensive Sites (Worksheet). SDV175465.

One of six sites set in the cliff at the south end of Slapton beach, which rise one above the other and are connected by a path. The gun emplacement, one pillbox and the path are in good conditon. One other structure (presumably a pillbox) has subsided. No trace of a third pillbox seen, unless it is incorporated into tunnel leading to the gun position.

Webster, C. J., 2010, Coastal Defences at Torcross (Ground Photograph). SDV345712.

Webster, C. J., 2010, World War II Coastal Defences at Torcross (Personal Comment). SDV345704.

Access to a pillbox at Torcross is along a passage with an external wall, which is roofed with concrete higher up. Other details: Photographs P302099, P302105.

Buck, C., 2012, South West Coast Path Project: Archaeological Impact Assessments of Sites at Burgh Island, Torcross and West Soar, South Hams, Devon (Report - Assessment). SDV352383.

The ‘covered way’ is 4.2m long, 1.3m wide and 1.9m high. It has a stepped concrete lintel roof as the footpath follows the site topography. The concrete roof is 0.3m thick. A concrete lintel also lies along each of the side walls, which have been repointed flush to the face, leaving a re-plastered look. The upslope bank has cascaded onto the roof, but there appears to be no structural deterioration. The entire feature appears to be structurally sound and does not need any further remediation works.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4950 - Visit to Coastal Defences at Torcross

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