Defence of Britain Database Anti-invasion record: S0009427

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Spigot mortar mounting, built into a depression on National Trust land. It is complete, with round concrete base and stainless steel spindle. In the same depression is a 3-sided concrete shed possibly used as a ready store magazine.
(Source: Field Visit 1998/02/15)
Top of spigot mortar pillar, with steel pin, and remains of one ammunition locker. [The total structure may survive under the ground]. [See also UORN 9430].
(Source: Field Visit 1999/02)

Type of site	SPIGOT MORTAR EMPLACEMENT
Location	On the W fringe of Limpsfield cricket ground at Pebble Hill, about half way between the School and the British Legion Club, 170m from the A25 Westerham road.
Area	Limpsfield, Surrey, England
Grid reference	TQ 4090 5282 (Scale: 1:10560 , 1969)
Period	WW2
Condition	Fair
Materials	Reinforced Concrete, Steel
Recorder	Shackel, Michael
Defence grouping	Limpsfield nodal point - Defences of Limpsfield Category 'B' nodal point. Cassini ref. Q8371. [Source: List of Nodal Points in Eastern Command, 1940 - PRO WO 199/544].
Attached Sheets	(2) - plans of Limpsfield nodal point showing positions of defences (DIGITISED).
Photographs	(5) - close up and site views (2 DIGITISED).
Adjacent sites	Another spigot mortar [UORN 9430].
DOB site reference:	S0009427
Reference	1946 Limpsfield Home Guard 1940-1945
Event	Construction, After 1941/05 Field Visit, During 1999/02 Field Visit, On 1998/02/15