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| HER Number: | MDV52946 |
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| Name: | World War II Beach Defences at Teignmouth |
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Summary
Site of World War II beach defences at Teignmouth photographed in March 1943. Exact location not known.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 943 727 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX97SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Teignmouth |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | EAST TEIGNMOUTH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX97SW/213
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ANTI BOAT LANDING OBSTACLE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Wasley, G., 1994, Devon at War 1939-1945, 123 (Monograph). SDV165766.
Beach defences at Teignmouth. Visible on March 1943 photograph. Appear to be anti-landing craft defences built of scaffolding.
Jury, R., 1995, Beach Defences, Teignmouth (Worksheet). SDV350661.
Site visit on 21st December 1995: no trace of these defences.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV165766 | Monograph: Wasley, G.. 1994. Devon at War 1939-1945. Devon at War. Hardback Volume. 123. |
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| SDV350661 | Worksheet: Jury, R.. 1995. Beach Defences, Teignmouth. Defence of Britain Project. Worksheet + Digital. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV52945 | Related to: Rocket Battery , Teignmouth Seafront (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 21 2012 11:48AM |
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