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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
Demolition chambers under a bridge over the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal—later filled with concrete and now appearing larger than they were originally
Demolition chambers under a bridge over the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal—later filled with concrete and now appearing larger than they were originally
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.
GHQ Line
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The GHQ Line was a defence line built in the United Kingdom during World War II to contain an expected German invasion.
A FW3/22 type pillbox in Wiltshire, near the Kennet and Avon Canal
A FW3/22 type pillbox in Wiltshire, near the Kennet and Avon Canal