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HER Number: | MDV58413 |
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Name: | Anti-Tank Cube at Confluence of Mill Brook and River Axe |
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Summary
Single concrete anti-tank cube on the north bank of Millbrook fifty yards from its entry into the river Axe. In process of slipping into stream. Originally part of the Taunton Stop Line constructed in 1940.
Location
Grid Reference: | SY 296 992 |
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Map Sheet: | SY29NE |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Axminster |
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District | East Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | AXMINSTER |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29NE/323
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (Constructed, World War II - 1940 AD to 1940 AD)
Full description
Hayne, D. + Weston, H., 1996, Anti-Tank Obstacle, Millbrook (Worksheet). SDV356744.
Single concrete anti-tank cube on the north bank of Millbrook fifty yards from its entry into the river Axe. In process of slipping into stream. Cube approximately 4 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet with a pointed concrete top, now detached.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV356744 | Worksheet: Hayne, D. + Weston, H.. 1996. Anti-Tank Obstacle, Millbrook. Defence of Britain Project. Worksheet + Digital. [Mapped feature: #37195 ] |
Associated Monuments
MDV45243 | Part of: Axminster Strong Point on the Taunton Stop Line (Monument) |
MDV119535 | Part of: The Taunton Stop Line (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Oct 11 2019 4:23PM |
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