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| HER Number: | MDV52944 |
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| Name: | World War II Gun Emplacement on Shaldon Bridge |
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Summary
Site of a World War II gun emplacement on Shaldon Bridge
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 931 726 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX97SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Shaldon |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | ST.NICHOLAS |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX97SW/211
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Wasley, G., 1994, Devon at War 1939-1945, 123 (Monograph). SDV165766.
Temporary emplacement for Royal Air Force Hispano cannon anti-aircraft gun on Shaldon bridge in 1943.
Jury, R., 1995, Shaldon Bridge Gun Emplacement (Worksheet). SDV314575.
Site visited on 21st December 1995. No evidence remains of the gun emplacement on Shaldon Bridge.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV165766 | Monograph: Wasley, G.. 1994. Devon at War 1939-1945. Devon at War. Hardback Volume. 123. |
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| SDV314575 | Worksheet: Jury, R.. 1995. Shaldon Bridge Gun Emplacement. Defence of Britain Project. Worksheet + Digital. |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 20 2014 11:06AM |
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