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HER Number:MDV75613
Name:Anti-Tank Cubes on East Side of Axminster

Summary

Three tank traps in stream on east side of Axminster. One was possibly in situ. The other two appear to have been moved for form the sides of a drain outlet. Part of the Axminster fortified area on the Second World War Taunton Stop Line constructed in 1940.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 298 977
Map Sheet:SY29NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAxminster
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishAXMINSTER

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2008, Archaeological Assessment of Land off Duke's Way, Axminster, Devon, 6, Fig. 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV342566.

Site 13. Three tank traps located in stream during site visit. One was possibly in situ. The other two appear to have been moved for form the sides of a drain outlet. Constructed of concrete, 1.2 metres by 1.2 metres.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV342566Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2008. Archaeological Assessment of Land off Duke's Way, Axminster, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 08.24. A4 Stapled + Digital. 6, Fig. 7.

Associated Monuments

MDV45243Part of: Axminster Strong Point on the Taunton Stop Line (Monument)
MDV119535Part of: Taunton Stop Line (Monument)
MDV75612Related to: Anti-Tank Cubes on East Side of Axminster (Monument)
MDV48159Related to: Anti-Tank Ditch around south-east side of Axminster (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4523 - Archaeological Assessment of Land off Duke's Way, Axminster, Devon

Date Last Edited:Oct 12 2018 3:18PM