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| HER Number: | MDV124452 |
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| Name: | Anti-Tank Obstacle(s) circa 75 metres north of Boshill Cross, Axmouth |
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Summary
Second World War anti-tank obstacle(s) visible on RAF 1940s aerial photos on west side of the road. Part of the Taunton Stop Line constructed in 1940.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 263 927 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY29SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Axmouth |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | AXMOUTH |
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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
Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.
Anti-tank obstacle(s) visible on west side of road circa 75 metres north of Boshill Cross, blocking gap in anti-tank ditch.
Cochrane, J. N., 1997, Anti-Tank Obstacle, Boshill Cross (Worksheet). SDV356913.
Reinforced concrete anti-tank obstacle 80 metres north of Boshill/Tanyard Cross, on east side of A358, in hedge. Part of Boshill Cross 'hedgehog'.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV342938 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #114730 ] |
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| SDV356913 | Worksheet: Cochrane, J. N.. 1997. Anti-Tank Obstacle, Boshill Cross. Defence of Britain Project. Worksheet + Digital. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV106495 | Part of: Anti-invasion Defensive Barrier to east of Axe Bridge, Axminster (Monument) |
| MDV125708 | Part of: Boshill Cross Strong Point (Monument) |
| MDV119535 | Part of: Taunton Stop Line (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 26 2019 3:00PM |
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