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| HER Number: | MDV55623 |
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| Name: | Site of Anti-Tank Obstacles, Newton Road, Newton Abbot |
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Summary
Possible anti-tank obstacle bases visible during remedial works to road embankment on south side of railway bridge.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 864 719 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX87SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Newton Abbot |
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| Civil Parish | Teigngrace |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HIGHWEEK |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX87SE/417
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Reed, S. J. + Turton, S. D., 2001, Archaeological Assessment of Bovey Basin Mineral Site. Part 1 Overview, 27, figure 7 (site 18) (Report - Assessment). SDV336226.
Gould, R., 22/03/1996, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV349580.
Possible concrete anti-tank obstacle bases visible during remedial works to road embankment on south side of railway bridge. Of the type that would have had, for example, lengths of railway track inserted into sockets in the concrete.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336226 | Report - Assessment: Reed, S. J. + Turton, S. D.. 2001. Archaeological Assessment of Bovey Basin Mineral Site. Part 1 Overview. Exeter Archaeology Report. 01.80. A4 Stapled + Digital. 27, figure 7 (site 18). |
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| SDV349580 | Personal Comment: Gould, R.. 22/03/1996. Not Applicable. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV56274 | Related to: Pillbox, Rundle Road, Newton Abbot (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4774 - Historic Airport Survey, Exeter Airport
- EDV4912 - Archaeological Assessment of Bovey Basin Mineral Site
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 14 2020 9:31AM |
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