After the German invasion of France in June 1940, the threat of a seaborne invasion of the United Kingdom was becoming a distinct possibility. The Taunton stop line would form a continuous line of anti-tank obstacles between Burnham on Sea on the northern coast and Seaton in the south.

Evidence of this stop line still exists in parts of the Somerset Landscape. On Saturday 22 nd April, there will be a Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society guided walk to investigate the remaining evidence of part of the Taunton stop line in the Donyatt area. If
you would like to join the walk, please ring the SANHS office (01823 272429) or email office@sanhs.org to book your place and find out further details. Non-members and Family members of SANHS are welcome. Donations to SANHS would be much appreciated.