Element record L10525 - Defensive emplacement at Selston

Summary

STRUCTURE (Second World War)

Location

Grid reference SK 47430 52905 (point)
Map sheet SK45SE
District Ashfield
Civil Parish Selston, Ashfield

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Previously on waste ground, now on edge of rear garden of Millington Springs Nursing Home. Pillar has been completely exposed following landscaping for this garden. Plaque now attached commemorating Home Guard members and other active members of Selston during 1939-45 war. (1)

The site of a World War II concrete and steel spigot mortar emplacement. It was constructed after May 1941 and was seen in a good condition during a 1996 Defence of Britain field visit. It was previously located on waste ground, now on the edge of a rear garden of Millington Springs Nursing Home. A pillar has been completely exposed following landscaping for this garden. A plaque is now attached commemorating the Home Guard members and other active members of Selston during 1939-45 war. Millington Springs, Portland Road, Selston. (2)


Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.

<1> Layne J, 1996, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1808.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 1995-2002, Defence of Britain Project Database (Digital archive). SNT6173.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <1> Personal comment: Layne J. 1996. Pers Comm.
  • <2> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. Defence of Britain Project Database.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 20 2026 1:56PM

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