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. |
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Instances/Examples (4)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MCH9762 Defended locality at Audlem Village (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH18060 Spigot Mortar Emplacement (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH25881 Spigot Mortar Emplacement at Kingsway Bridge (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH25882 Spigot Mortar Emplacement at Latchford (Monument) |