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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
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The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal is a canal in the south-west of England between Bridgwater and Taunton, opened in 1827 and linking the River Tone to the River Parrett. There were a number of abortive
Firepool Lock, where the canal joins the River Tone
Firepool Lock, where the canal joins the River Tone
Fordgate swing bridge, rebuilt in December 1987, and the third fixed bridge to be reinstated
Fordgate swing bridge, rebuilt in December 1987, and the third fixed bridge to be reinstated
Standard's Lock
Standard's Lock
Demolition chambers under a bridge over the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – they were later filled with concrete and now appear larger than they origin
Demolition chambers under a bridge over the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – they were later filled with concrete and now appear larger than they originally were.
Taunton Stop Line
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The Taunton Stop Line was a World War II defensive line in southwest England. It was designed "to stop an enemy's advance from the west and in particular a rapid advance supported by armoured fighting
Pillbox on Taunton Stop Line.
Pillbox on Taunton Stop Line.
Vickers medium machine gun emplacement with large, stepped embrasure. Along the Taunton Stop Line these are typically found in pairs.
Vickers medium machine gun emplacement with large, stepped embrasure. Along the Taunton Stop Line these are typically found in pairs.
Anti-tank posts each about 8 inches (20 cm) square and projecting about 6 feet (1.8 m), made from reinforced concrete, at the top of the eastern side
Anti-tank posts each about 8 inches (20 cm) square and projecting about 6 feet (1.8 m), made from reinforced concrete, at the top of the eastern side of a steep railway cutting. They were intended to stop enemy tanks climbing the steep side of the cutting.