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HER Number:MDV123447
Name:Anti-Tank Obstacle, Whitford Road, Musbury

Summary

Concrete anti-tank obstacle in hedge. Would originally have been part of the defences on the Second World War Taunton Stop Line, constructed in 1940.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 265 952
Map Sheet:SY29NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMusbury
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMUSBURY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (Constructed, World War II - 1940 AD to 1940 AD)

Full description

Cochrane, J. N., 1996, Anti-Tank Obstacle 300 Metres East of Whitford Bridge (Worksheet). SDV357235.

Concrete anti-tank obstacle in hedge, opposite oaktree.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV357235Worksheet: Cochrane, J. N.. 1996. Anti-Tank Obstacle 300 Metres East of Whitford Bridge. Defence of Britain Project. Worksheet + Digital. [Mapped feature: #114165 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV119535Part of: Taunton Stop Line (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 23 2018 12:47PM