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| HER Number: | MDV52996 |
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| Name: | Magazine in Battery Gardens, Brixham |
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Summary
The magazine for the No. 2 gun lies about 40m to the south-west of it. Constructed in concrete, it is almost entirely covered in earth.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 292 056 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX20NE |
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| Admin Area | Torbay |
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| Civil Parish | Brixham |
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| District | Torbay |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRIXHAM |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX95NW/93/6
- Tide Project: 22/06/2023
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MAGAZINE (Built, World War II - 1939 AD (Between) to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Coleman, R., 1989, The Purpose and History of the Battery at Battery Gardens, Brixham, 4 (Monograph). SDV362008.
What is now a low earth and cement block mound near a path junction was one of the battery magazines.
Horner, B., 1994, Battery Gardens, Slide (Site Visit). SDV318352.
Site visit 14th April 1994. The magazine is still visible amongst low trees at the junction of several paths.
Phil Newman, 2001, Battery Gardens, Brixham, Devon: An Archaeological Survey, 6, plan (Report - Survey). SDV362290.
The magazine for the No. 2 gun lies 40m to the south west of it. Constructed in concrete the bunker is almost covered in earth with only the front face is visible. It is impossible to enter or accurately survey.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV318352 | Site Visit: Horner, B.. 1994. Battery Gardens. Slide. Slide. |
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| SDV362008 | Monograph: Coleman, R.. 1989. The Purpose and History of the Battery at Battery Gardens, Brixham. The Purpose and History of the Battery at Battery Gardens, Brixham. Unknown. 4. |
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| SDV362290 | Report - Survey: Phil Newman. 2001. Battery Gardens, Brixham, Devon: An Archaeological Survey. English Heritage. Unknown. 6, plan. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV39550 | Part of: Battery Grounds/Gardens, Brixham (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7848 - Archaeological Survey by Phil Newman - May 2001
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 24 2024 5:52PM |
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