Thesaurus Term/Concept: SPIGOT MORTAR EMPLACEMENT
| Identifier | 123560 |
|---|---|
| Class | DEFENCE OF BRITAIN |
| 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. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MPM1621 Former Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Portsdown Hill (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MPM1622 Former Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Wymering (Monument) |