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monument Word or Phrase:SPIGOT MORTAR EMPLACEMENT *  
Definition:A pit or emplacement surrounding a concrete pedestal, or 'thimble', which was used to mount a spigot mortar. Deployed by the Home Guard during WWII as an anti invasion measure.

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