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Thesaurus Term/Concept: SPIGOT MORTAR EMPLACEMENT
| Identifier |
87142 |
| Class |
MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status |
Preferred |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
A pit or emplacement surrounding a concrete pedestal, or 'thimble', which was used to mount a spigot mortar. Deployed by the Home Guard during WWII as an anti invasion measure. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (2)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (1)
Instances/Examples (3)
| Context |
Record |
| Monument Type |
MDE11926 A sub circular embanked enclosure (7.4m in diamete... (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDE12850 Seven small sub-rectangular embanked hollows set i... (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MMO629 World War Two mortar position on North Hill (Monument) |