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HER Number: | MDV75613 |
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Name: | Anti-Tank Cubes on East Side of Axminster |
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Summary
Three tank traps in stream on east side of Axminster. One was possibly in situ. The other two appear to have been moved for form the sides of a drain outlet. Part of the Axminster fortified area on the Second World War Taunton Stop Line constructed in 1940.
Location
Grid Reference: | SY 298 977 |
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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: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ANTI TANK OBSTACLE (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Exeter Archaeology, 2008, Archaeological Assessment of Land off Duke's Way, Axminster, Devon, 6, Fig. 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV342566.
Site 13. Three tank traps located in stream during site visit. One was possibly in situ. The other two appear to have been moved for form the sides of a drain outlet. Constructed of concrete, 1.2 metres by 1.2 metres.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV342566 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2008. Archaeological Assessment of Land off Duke's Way, Axminster, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 08.24. A4 Stapled + Digital. 6, Fig. 7. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV45243 | Part of: Axminster Strong Point on the Taunton Stop Line (Monument) |
MDV119535 | Part of: Taunton Stop Line (Monument) |
MDV75612 | Related to: Anti-Tank Cubes on East Side of Axminster (Monument) |
MDV48159 | Related to: Anti-Tank Ditch around south-east side of Axminster (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4523 - Archaeological Assessment of Land off Duke's Way, Axminster, Devon
Date Last Edited: | Oct 12 2018 3:18PM |
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