Bath Side Battery

Bath Side Battery is an artillery fortification built at the entrance to Harwich harbour to guard against naval attack. Today you can find its remains near Stour Road, marked by signs that show where the defensive structure once stood.

The battery was built in 1811 to defend Harwich harbour during the Napoleonic Wars. It was equipped with three 24-pounder cannons and formed part of a wider defense system that included the nearby Harwich Redoubt.

Archaeological excavations after 1990 revealed the original layout of the battery, marking an important step in preserving local military heritage.

You can walk around the site to examine the remains and get views across the harbour from this coastal location. Plan to visit when the weather is clear, as it helps you better see the layout of the old structure.

Archaeological digs after 1990 uncovered the original layout of the battery and revealed how it fitted into the larger defense network protecting the harbour. These excavations helped piece together the story of how this small fortification played its role in protecting the port.

Location: Harwich

GPS coordinates: 51.94460,1.28500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00