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SPIGOT MORTAR MOUNTING

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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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GUN EMPLACEMENT A fortified site in which a gun, mortar or cannon is positioned.
SPIGOT MORTAR RANGE A practice range used for spigot mortar firing.

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