NHER 32498 (Monument record) - World War Two spigot mortar base
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Summary
The base of a World War Two anti tank mortar. It was built in about 1940 as part of the anti invasion defences of the time.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAWSTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Common, 1940 spigot mortar gun emplacement. Part of the anti invasion defences set up in that year. Situated to south of railway track, 85m east of old level crossing.
Survey No. F3-5.
Information from [1]. See record form in file.
D.Walker (NLA) July 1996.
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Record last edited
Jul 24 2017 3:07PM