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ID:SDV358963
Title:The Taunton Stop Line
Originator:Horner, W.
Date:1994
Summary:The area of the Axe marshes contains a number of Second World War pill boxes and other features belonging to the Taunton Stop Line. The Taunton Stop Line was a major system of defences constructed in 1940 when an invasion by German forces appeared imminent.

Associated Monuments (4)

MDV80437Anti-tank Gun Emplacement South-east of Axe Bridge, Colyton (Monument)
MDV125708Boshill Cross Strong Point (Monument)
MDV39421Gun Emplacement at southeastern end of Axmouth Harbour (Monument)
MDV119535The Taunton Stop Line (Monument)