Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSpigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park

Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park

England
List entry 1444575
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park is a Second World War defensive structure located in Surrey, England. The emplacement was constructed to mount a spigot mortar, a simple but effective infantry support weapon widely deployed across Britain during the latter stages of the war as part of anti-invasion defences. The structure represents the practical military engineering of the Home Defence period and survives as physical evidence of the preparations made to resist a potential German invasion. Such emplacements were typically sited to provide mutual support with other defensive positions within wider defensive lines and fieldworks.

Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1444575. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park?

Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park is a Second World War defensive structure located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1444575.

Who is responsible for protecting Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park?

Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park 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 1444575.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 100m east of Forest Cottage (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 180m south east of Forest Cottage (3 km), Bridge, north end of Tilford Green (4.9 km).

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