Monument record MDO47279 - Anti tank obstacles, Tollerford, Frome Vauchurch
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Summary
Two World War Two anti-tank obstacles, comprising concrete cubes, are situated above the very steep cutting of the disused railway line, 50 yards from the main Maiden Newton to Crewkerne Road near Higher Frome Vauchurch. The structures were constructed 1940-41. A field survey in 1997 found the structures to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
2 anti-tank obstacles situated above the very steep cutting of the disused railway line. Constructed of concrete in 4ins-6ins horizontal wide bands, both are positioned edge on to each other. None are found on the opposite embankment. Dimensions, 42ins square (approx.), 4ft (approx.) protruding from the surface, 18ins apex on top, 32 ins between obstacles.Above the cutting of the disused railway line, 50 yards from the main Maiden Newton to Crewkerne Road. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000041.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000041.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000041.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416263.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5890 9770 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Frome Vauchurch; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000041
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 65
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416263
Record last edited
Oct 28 2023 8:25AM
