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| HER Number: | MDV72481 |
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| Name: | Anti-Tank Sockets 350 metres south of Boshill Cross, Axmouth |
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Summary
Sockets in side of road for anti-tank obstacles. Part of the Taunton Stop Line constructed in 1940.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 261 923 |
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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
- SHINE: Pill boxes, anti-tank ditches and obstacles, World War II at the Boshill Cross Stong Point of the Taunton Stop Line, a defensive crossing on the River Axe
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: 1417483
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (Constructed, World War II - 1940 AD to 1940 AD)
Full description
Cochrane, J. N., 1997, Sockets for Anti-Tank Obstacles South of Boshill Cross (Worksheet). SDV356806.
Sockets for anti-tank obstacle in side of road, 300 metres south of Boshill/Tanyard Cross (A3052). 4 Photos. Map object based on this source.
Google, 2014, Google Streetview (Website). SDV355684.
At least one socket visible in grass verge in front of field gate. Map object based on this source.
Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.
Map object based on this source.
Pink, F., 2014-2015, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV355681 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
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| SDV355684 | Website: Google. 2014. Google Streetview. http://maps.google.co.uk. Website. |
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| SDV356806 | Worksheet: Cochrane, J. N.. 1997. Sockets for Anti-Tank Obstacles South of Boshill Cross. Defence of Britain Project. Worksheet + Digital. |
| SDV357736 | Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014-2015. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. Digital. |
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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: The Taunton Stop Line (Monument) |
| MDV39361 | Related to: Structure 350 metres south of Boshill Cross, Axmouth (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 7 2019 4:58PM |
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