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Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley is a Second World War defensive structure dating from 1940-1941, constructed during the period of intensified home defence preparations following the fall of France. The emplacement was built to accommodate a Blacker Bombard, a spigot mortar anti-tank weapon designed for rapid deployment at vulnerable points across airfields and strategic locations throughout southern England. The structure comprises a concrete base and surrounding earthwork elements typical of such installations, reflecting the urgent defensive priorities of the early war years when invasion threatened. RAF Kenley, as a fighter station of considerable strategic importance, required multiple such defensive positions to protect against potential enemy attack.
Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1487945. View the official record →
Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley is a Second World War defensive structure dating from 1940-1941, constructed during the period of intensified home defence preparations following the fall of France. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1487945.
Spigot Mortar Emplacement at RAF Kenley is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1487945.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fosterdown or Pilgrim Fort: a London mobilisation centre (4.3 km), Large multivallate hillfort at War Coppice Camp (4.3 km), Medieval moated site with associated fishponds, Flower Lane (5.4 km).
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