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ID:SDV347565
Title:WWII Pill Boxes in the Axe Valley
Originator:THE DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION
Date:2008
Summary:A survey was undertaken by members of the Devonshire Association of pillboxes in the Axe Valley, between Colyford and the sea. Seven structures were recorded in detail, others examined and photographed. Several others were covered dense vegetation and could not be seen and two appeared to have been demolished. WWII stop lines are an important part of our military history but the individual elements are small and easily overlooked. Study of the records give the impression of work done quickly and under pressure resulting, not surprisingly, in discrepencies; construction began in July 1940 and was complete by the end of October. It is hoped that this small study will encourage further research and that the problems of classification of structures can be resolved.

Associated Monuments (27)

MDV80437Anti-tank Gun Emplacement South-east of Axe Bridge, Colyton (Monument)
MDV28718Axe Bridge, Colyton (Monument)
MDV125708Boshill Cross Strong Point (Monument)
MDV39357Pillbox S.76 circa 190 metres north-northeast of Axe Bridge, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV39359Pillbox S.77 180 metres northeast of Axe Bridge (Monument)
MDV39362Pillbox S.78 to east of Axe Bridge, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV72424Pillbox S.80 200 metres south of Boshill Cross, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV39358Pillbox S.81 circa 252 metres south-southeast of Axe Bridge, Colyton (Monument)
MDV39354Pillbox S.82 circa 229 metres east of Gin Bottle Hole, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV39352Pillbox S.83 to north of Axmouth (Monument)
MDV39353Pillbox S.84 to east of Axe Marsh, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV49424Pillbox S.85 to north-northwest of Axmouth (Monument)
MDV39351Pillbox S.86, Millmead, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV39350Pillbox S.87 to south of Axmouth (Monument)
MDV52900Pillbox S.88 circa 325 metres north of Squires Lane, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV72422Pillbox S.89 circa 340 metres north of Squires Lane, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV47889Pillbox S.90 circa 87 metres north of Squires Lane, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV39349Pillbox S.91 on driveway to Havencliffe House, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV72426Pillbox S.92 to south of Havencliffe House, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV72425Pillbox S.93 to north of Axmouth Harbour (Monument)
MDV50876Pillbox S.AT.601 48 metres south of Bow Bridge, Axminster (Monument)
MDV55049Pillbox S.V.15 circa 324 metres north of Squires Lane, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV55050Pillbox S.V.16 circa 320 metres north of Squires Lane, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV42344S.A/T.602 Anti-Tank Gun Emplacement, next to Horslears Sewage Works, Axminster (Monument)
MDV119535The Taunton Stop Line (Monument)
MDV39356Vickers Machine Gun Emplacement S.V.13, circa 194 metres southeast of Hedge Corner, Axmouth (Monument)
MDV52898Vickers Machine Gun Emplacement S.V.14 circa 229 metres southeast of Hedge Corner, Axmouth (Monument)

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