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Summary

Single concrete anti-tank cube lying in river. Its presence suggests there may have been other cubes here protecting a river crossing. Associated with the Weycroft defence area on the Second World War 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 CUBE (World War II - 1940 AD to 1940 AD)

Full description

Royal Engineers, 1940, Plans of Taunton Stop Line, Axminster Union & RD (Cartographic). SDV325259.

Not recorded on Royal Engineer's plan.

Horner, B., 1997, Taunton Stop Line Survey Site Visit (Site Visit). SDV360634.

Site visit 28th April 1997. Single concrete anti-tank cube lying in the river besider the southern weir at Weycroft Mill Race. Appears to be 5ft/1.5m type.

Foot, W., 2005, Defence Areas. A National Study of Second World War Anti-Invasion Landscapes in England, DA03-Weycroft-S0016429 (Report - Survey). SDV360266.

Weycroft defence area. Single concrete anti-tank cube in the river. Its presence suggests that there may have been other cubes here protecting a crossing over the river. In fair condition.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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