Taunton Stop Line, Military defensive line in Somerset, United Kingdom.
The Taunton Stop Line extends for 80 kilometers through Somerset, Dorset, and Devon, utilizing rivers and canals as natural barriers.
Built during World War II under General Edmund Ironside's command, this defense system contained 309 light machine gun pillboxes and 61 medium gun positions.
The defensive line incorporated existing infrastructure, including bridges fitted with demolition chambers and railway blocks to prevent potential enemy advancement.
Multiple concrete structures, including pillboxes and anti-tank barriers, remain visible along the defensive line from Seaton to Highbridge.
The defense system included twelve reinforced islands at strategic points, equipped with Boys Anti-tank Rifles and QF 2 pounder guns.
GPS coordinates: 51.00000,-3.00000
Latest update: May 18, 2025 04:37
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