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Monument record TQ 97 NW 1097 - Second World War Spigot mortar emplacement.
Summary
Second World War Spigot mortar emplacement. Cylindrical concrete structure, with steel pivot in the middle of its top. On top of No1 bastion.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9168 7522 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cylindrical concrete structure, with steel pivot in the middle of its top. For mounting of spigot mortar or Blacker Bombard. In good condition.On rampart of 18th century bastioned trace, Sheerness. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
<2> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jun 29 2026 4:43PM