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| HER Number: | MDV55652 |
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| Name: | Anchor point in Battery Gardens, Brixham |
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Summary
Possible anchoring point for the short end of a boom in Brixham Harbour, to prevent unauthorised shipping from entering the harbour during the Second World War.
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/137
- Tide Project: 16/11/2023
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- DEFENCE OBSTRUCTION (World War II - 1939 AD (Between) to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Wasley, G., 1994, Devon at War 1939-1945, 54 (Monograph). SDV165766.
A boom prevented unauthorised shipping from entering Brixham Harbour during the Second World War.
Jury, R., 1996, Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV316616.
Possible anchoring point for shore end of the boom in Brixham Harbour.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV165766 | Monograph: Wasley, G.. 1994. Devon at War 1939-1945. Devon at War. Hardback Volume. 54. |
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| SDV316616 | Worksheet: Jury, R.. 1996. Defence of Britain Project. Worksheet. [Mapped feature: #35157 ] |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 25 2024 4:23PM |
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