Information for record number MWA7423:
WWII Gun Emplacement at Spernall Bridge

Summary The site of a Second World War gun emplacement. It is located near Spernall Bridge.
What Is It?  
Type: Gun Emplacement
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Spernall
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 08 62
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 In 1995 a geophysical survey was carried out on the site of Spernall DMV. To the north east of the survey area, a WWII Home Guard gun emplacement was identified.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Geophysical Survey Report
Title: Spernall Bridge
Author/originator: Palmer N J
Date: 1995
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Glossary

 
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Description  
technique Geophysical Survey The measuring and recording of electrical resistivity or magnetism in order to determine the existence and outline of buried features such as walls and ditches. Geophysical techniques include resistivity survey, magnetometer survey and ground penetrating radar. View Image back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument BRIDGE * A structure of wood, stone, iron, brick or concrete, etc, with one or more intervals under it to span a river or other space. Use specific type where known. back
monument GUN EMPLACEMENT * A fortified site in which a gun, mortar or cannon is positioned. back

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