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HER Number:MDV59855
Name:World War II Barbed Wire at Budleigh Salterton

Summary

World War II barbed wire excavated at Budleigh Salterton.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 072 820
Map Sheet:SY08SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBudleigh Salterton
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishEAST BUDLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08SE/79

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DEFENCE OBSTRUCTION (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Manning, P. + Reed, S. J., 1995, Archaeological Recording at SWW Pumping Station, Limekiln Car Park, Budleigh Salterton, 4 (Report - Excavation). SDV122459.

During excavation along west wide of car park, a mass of barbed wire from WWII defences was revealed.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2214 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Mass of WWII barbed wire fencing found during excavations in west side car park.
SMR.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV122459Report - Excavation: Manning, P. + Reed, S. J.. 1995. Archaeological Recording at SWW Pumping Station, Limekiln Car Park, Budleigh Salterton. Exeter Archaeology Report. 95.26. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4.
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2214.

Associated Monuments

MDV105801Related to: Second World War Anti Invasion Defences, Budleigh Salterton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 21 2016 12:24PM