Thesaurus Term/Concept: HOLDFAST
| Identifier | 123476 |
|---|---|
| Class | DEFENCE OF BRITAIN |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A plinth or pedestal, usually of concrete, to which an anti aircraft or coastal battery gun was fitted. Holdfasts are often the only evidence for a weapon which survive. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MDO47362 World War Two holdfast of a gun base, Peveril Point, Swanage (Monument) |