Thesaurus Term/Concept: ANTI TANK PIMPLE

Identifier 160305
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Blocks of solid concrete,in the form of truncated pyramids usually 3 feet square x 2 feet high which could be placed in rows to impede enemy movement in the event of invasion. Pimples were recommended for use on soft ground.

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Instances/Examples (14)

Context Record
Monument Type MKE115386 A line of Second World War anti-tank pimples, almost certainly ex-situ possibly from a nearby roadblock. (Monument)
Monument Type MKE115381 A single partially buried Second World War anti tank pimple at the side of the bridge (Monument)
Monument Type MKE115382 Second World War anti tank pimples at a probable ford of the river (Monument)
Monument Type MKE115380 Second World War anti-tank pimples (Monument)
Monument Type MKE115383 Two Second World War anti tank pimples at the side of the road by the railway bridge. (Monument)
Monument Type MKE115385 Two Second World War anti-tank pimples uprooted and moved, probably from the nearby roadblock. (Monument)
Monument Type MKE89564 Anti tank pimples, Pegwell Bay (Monument)
Monument Type MKE39927 Anti-tank blocks at Castle Hill, Thurnham (Monument)
Monument Type MKE13567 Anti-tank obstacles, Grain (Listed Building)
Monument Type MKE111708 Dragon's Teeth Tank Traps and infantry position, Dover Castle (Monument)
Monument Type MKE44190 GROUP OF ANTI-TANK PIMPLES (Listed Building)
Monument Type MKE115384 Second World War anti tank pimples, ex-situ and probably removed from nearby. (Monument)
Monument Type MKE43058 Site of anti-tank pimples, Capel-le-Ferne (Monument)
Monument Type MKE43057 Site of temporary anti-tank roadblock, Capel-le-Ferne (Monument)