Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEfford Fort and Efford Emplacement

Efford Fort and Efford Emplacement

England
List entry 1021135
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Efford Fort is a Second World War anti-tank installation located in Devon, England. The site comprises an anti-tank gun emplacement constructed as part of the extensive coastal and inland defences erected during the early 1940s in preparation for potential enemy invasion. The fort features the characteristic concrete and earthwork structures typical of wartime defensive positions, designed to provide firing positions and protection for anti-tank artillery. Such installations formed part of the broader network of stop lines and fortified positions that stretched across southern England during the critical period of 1940 to 1943.

Efford Fort and Efford Emplacement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Efford Fort and Efford Emplacement?

Efford Fort is a Second World War anti-tank installation located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021135.

Who is responsible for protecting Efford Fort and Efford Emplacement?

Efford Fort and Efford Emplacement is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Efford Fort and Efford Emplacement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Burrow Hill (3.8 km), Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement (4.3 km), Fort Stamford (4.3 km).

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