Thesaurus Term/Concept: ANTI TANK PIMPLE

Identifier 160305
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Blocks of solid concrete,in the form of truncated pyramids usually 3 feet square x 2 feet high which could be placed in rows to impede enemy movement in the event of invasion. Pimples were recommended for use on soft ground.

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Context Record
Monument Type MCC5098 WWII Anti-Tank Obstacles/Road Barrier (destroyed), Cymbeline Way, Colchester (Monument)
Monument Type MCC5122 WWII Anti-Tank Pimples, Bridge House, Ford Street, Aldham (Monument)
Monument Type MCC5486 WWII Anti-Tank Pimples, NE side of Abberton Reservoir, Colchester (Monument)
Monument Type MCC5118 WWII Road Barrier / Anti-Tank Pimple, New Road, Ford Street, Aldham (Monument)